Food & Wine, June 2009

OK, I'm finally caught up on my food mags with this post. Just in time for the next onslaught.

This issue is a must-have if you like to grill. Front cover copy reads "best grilling recipes -- juicy burgers, meaty ribs, easy marinades & sauces plus top summer wines & beers". Makes you hungry just reading it, doesn't it?

Here are the recipes I've bookmarked:

• Smoky Glazed Asparagus - Never thought of using mayo in a marinade, but this sounds darn tasty. F&W says the mayo creates a "beautifully blistered crust when grilled"...Sorry...think I just drooled a little.
• Mustard and Mayonnaise Glazed Asparagus - Again with the mayo marinade, this time with mustard.
• Creamy Green Chile and Avocado Sauce - part of the "grill your sauce on a stick" section. Great idea.
• Chopped Lamb Steak with Garlicky Spinach - basically a lamb burger, with spinach, garlic, and goat cheese. Yum.

Not too many recipes bookmarked this go-round, but the section on grilling with wood, the "ultimate sausage guide", and the grilling tips throughout make this issue worth buying. And the article "A Beer Pilgrim in Brewtopia", showcasing a few San Diego breweries, is a must-read for anyone living here or planning a visit.