Long Weekend Menu Ideas: Recipes for the Grill & Beyond
Explore a mix of hearty grilled meats, easy handheld sliders, and elegant brunch tarts. These tested and perfected recipes ensure you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the sunshine.
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Steak
- Puff Pastry Breakfast Tarts with Pesto, Prosciutto & Feta
- Challah French Toast with Mascarpone and Berries
- Grilled Roast Beef
- Griddled Shrimp & Charred Mango Lettuce Wraps
- Curried Coconut Chickpea and Mango Salad (Vegan & Picnic-Ready)
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri
- Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken
- Butterflied Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
- Niçoise Salad with Salmon
- Lemon Curd & Mascarpone Pie (No-Bake Filling)
- Poached Pear Puff Pastry
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About Zimmy’s Nook
Hi, I'm James (aka Zimmy), a home chef who loves to grill year-round. In partnership with my wife Elaine, we work with and passionately promote the stories of local farmers, food producers/purveyors.
Grilling in the Nook
We fire up the grill year-round in our backyard ‘Nook,’ turning every season into grilling season! Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just getting started, this category is packed with mouthwatering recipes, expert grilling tips, and techniques to help you achieve perfect results every time. From sizzling steaks to smoky veggies, discover everything you need to master the flame!
- Filet Mignon (Reverse Sear) Step-by-Step Guide
- Griddled Shrimp & Charred Mango Lettuce Wraps
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Steak
- Grilled Roast Beef
- Smoked Char Siu Pork Collar with Grilled Pineapple Relish
- Spicy Marinated Chicken Thighs
- Butterflied Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
- Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken
