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Awesome Seafood

Sun and surf, breezy evenings -- they're all part of summer whether you spend it near the ocean, lake, or the backyard pool. Fire up the grill and lay down the day's catch. The seafood choices we have today have never been more abundant or fresh.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we focus on expanding our grilling prowess with techniques and ideas for grilling seafood. From guiding you on how to make the best seafood choices to introducing you to planking techniques, grilled seafood suppers have never been more delicious!

In This Issue:
Saturday Morning Demonstrations
Quick Bites, Thursday Nights
NEW! at Cooks' Emporium
On Sale at Cook's Emporium
Fresh, Fresh Fish
RECIPE: Grilled Tilapia with Spicy Lemon Pepper Rub
How to Grill Fish
Can Fresh Mean Frozen?
RECIPE: Grill-Seared Scallops with Pistachio-Tarragon Butter
Shellfish Tips
Infuse Wood Flavors
RECIPE: Planked Salmon with Mustard-Mayo-Dill Slather
Where Your Fish Comes From Matters
Cookbook Review
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XSaturday Morning Demonstrations
Thanks for a spring full of wonderful Saturday mornings at Cooks' Emporium. Thanks to our fabulous instructors that have hosted the cooking demonstrations; you have inspired and encouraged all of us in developing our culinary skills.

There's one more special Saturday morning planned: 

 

Special BBQ Event 

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Saturday, June 18th - Special BBQ Demo Event
with Chef Aaron of Hy-Vee. He'll be preparing Spicy Brown Mustard Chicken, Marinated Sirloin and a side. An ISU Dietetics representative will talk about the new "Smart Chicken" and healthy HyVeedinner choices for our families. A perfect Father's Day grill-out for Dad!  

 

 

Watch for the Saturday morning Cooking Demonstrations to resume in the fall! 

Quick Bites on Thursday Nights!
We're celebrating Thursday evenings all summer long!
Beginning at  at 6:00pm, stop in for a "Quick Bite" made from one of our favorite products or a "Quick Bite" from some of our favorite Stonewall Kitchen dips & salsas.  No formal cooking demonstration - just enough to taste!

 

Quick Bites on Thursday Nights

Thursday, June 23:   

Quick Dips - mouthwatering dips you won't want to miss from Stonewall Kitchen.

 

Thursday, June 30:  

Real Theater Popcorn from WhirleyPop - "America's Favorite Popcorn Popper" 

 

Thursday, July 7:  

I Scream, You Scream, We all scream for Ice Cream! - Sample ice cream from our Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

 

Thursday, July 14:  

Simple Decorating Tips - Try our decorating pens and bottles. 

 

Thursday, July 21:  

Quick Dips - mouthwatering snacks you won't want to miss!  

 

"Quick Bites" will continue through Thursday, August 11th, 2011.
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Fresh Fish!

RECIPE: Grilled Tilapia with Spicy Lemon Pepper Rub 

How To Grill Fish

How To Grill 

Grill Grid
BBQ Grill Grid by Outset 
"Entertaining Well Done." It's perfect for fish, meats and vegetables. 
Fish Turner
Flexible Fish Turner
Long-bladed turner perfectly supports fillets while turning. Slotted design helps juices to drain.
Small Grill Grid
BBQ Grill Grid by Outset 
The perfect space-saving size. Open grid allows for maximum grill flavors to come through. 

Can Fresh Mean Frozen?

RECIPE: Grill-Seared Scallops with Pistachio-Tarragon Butter 

Shellfish TIps 

Infuse Wood Flavors

How to use Wood Planks 

Grilling Planks
Wood Grilling Planks
Wood planks yield flavor to all kinds of foods. Choose from several different wood types.
Smoking Bag
Emeril's Smoker Bag 
Full of flavor, smoker bags lend their special smoke. Available in several different wood types.
Smoking Sheets
Cedar Smoking Sheets
Wrap foods in these thin sheets of cedar. Superb flavor imparted; retains moistness. 

RECIPE: Planked Salmon with Mustard-mayo-dill Slather 

Where Your Fish Comes From Matters

Cookbook Review 

Take pleasure in placing the best catch of the day on your grill and relishing the summer's warmth.

Marg, Vicky & Holly
and all the Staff at Cooks' Emporium

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