Lawry's offers recipes that celebrate All-American barbecue, while infusing new flavors CHICAGO, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbeque has become a staple of American cuisine often associated with summertime fun and family gatherings. In the July installment of the "Cooking Up Culture" program, which each month celebrates the variety of cuisines enjoyed in America, Lawry's pays homage to the cuisine that has become one of America's favorites -- all-American barbeque. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080701/AQTU138) "Barbecue has a rich history in this country and has become a traditional favorite for most Americans, said B. Smith, restaurateur and Lawry's spokesperson. "Lawry's brings new, exciting flavors to traditional barbecue with its Marinades made with delicious fruit juices. With such marinade flavors as Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice or Tequila Lime with Lime Juice, you can quickly and easily infuse tastes from around the globe into your grilled meals by marinating them for only 30 minutes," said Smith. While different regional areas of the United States often vie for the title of best barbeque, there is no denying the cooking style's global roots. When English colonists arrived in the present day United States, they brought the word barbecue and this unique method of cooking with them. American barbeque is claimed by the South as the originator of this method in cooking. What started in the South is now enjoyed across the nation, and is prepared in varying ways depending upon the region visited. The East coast is known for using pork as its meat of choice, accompanied by vinegar-based sauces. The East is also known for adding cole slaw and hushpuppies as a side dish. In the South, the meat of choice is beef or mutton, which is slowly cooked. The barbequed meat is accompanied by sauces that range from sweet tomato sauces, to fiery hot sauces. In the central South, the meat of choice is, and has remained for many years, pork, and pork ribs. Typically, the meat is pulled apart rather than chopped into pieces and is later slow-cooked, shredded and then covered in sauce. "No matter what grilling method is preferred, barbecued meals always seem to hold a special place in the hearts of most Americans," said Smith. Visit Lawrys.com to inspire your creativity when grilling this summer, or try one of these recipes for your family to enjoy: LAWRY'S GRILLED MAPLE COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 2-1/2 to 3 lbs. country style pork ribs 1-1/2 tsp. Lawry's(R) Seasoned Salt 1-1/2 tsp. Lawry's(R) Garlic Salt 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 3/4 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange ribs. Season with 1 teaspoon each Lawry's(R) Seasoned Salt and Garlic Salt; set aside. In medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Evenly spoon 1/2 cup sauce over ribs. Bake covered 2 hours or until ribs are tender; drain. Grill ribs, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce, 10 minutes or until browned. SESAME SALMON ON A RAFT WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES & GARLIC RICE 10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Marinate Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes 3/4 cup Lawry's(R) Sesame Ginger Marinade With Mandarin Orange Juice 2-1/2- lb. salmon fillet 2-1/4 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp. Shedd's Spread Country Crock(R) Spread 2 tsp. Lawry's(R) Garlic Salt 1 cup brown rice 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds 3 medium red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers, quartered 2 large onions, sliced into thick rounds 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/8-inch-thick diagonal slices 2 Tbsp. Bertolli(R) Classico(TM) Olive Oil In large resealable plastic bag, pour Lawry's(R) Sesame Ginger Marinade With Mandarin Orange Juice over salmon; turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, bring broth, Spread and 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 35 minutes or until rice is tender. Grill cedar plank* 5 minutes; remove from grill. Remove salmon from Marinade, discarding Marinade. On charred side of cedar plank, arrange salmon skin-side-down. On cedar plank, grill salmon, covered, 10 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss vegetables with Olive Oil and remaining 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt. Grill, turning once, 4 minutes or until golden and tender. Cut peppers. Serve salmon on plank with grilled vegetables and hot rice. *Soak cedar plank in water at least 4 hours prior to grilling. LAWRY'S GRILLED CHICKEN NACHOS 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Marinate Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 3/4 cup PLUS 2 Tbsp. Lawry's(R) Tequila Lime Marinade With Lime Juice 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick-slices 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 Serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 tsp. Lawry's(R) Garlic Salt 1/4 tsp. Lawry's(R) Seasoned Pepper 1 bag (11 oz.) plain tortilla chips 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese (about 8 oz.) 1 avocado, diced 1 Tbsp. lime juice In large resealable plastic bag, pour 1/2 cup Lawry's(R) Tequila Lime Marinade With Lime Juice over chicken and onion; turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine tomatoes, chili, Lawry's(R) Garlic Salt, and Lawry's(R) Seasoned Pepper; set aside. Remove chicken and onion from Marinade, discarding Marinade. Grill chicken and onion, turning once and brushing with additional 1/4 cup Marinade, 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender. Shred chicken and chop onion. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, onion and remaining 2 tablespoons Marinade. On 18 x 18-inch double piece heavy-duty aluminum foil, arrange tortilla chips, then top with chicken mixture and cheese. Grill 1 minute or until cheese is melted*. To serve, top with tomato mixture, drained if desired, avocado and lime juice. TIP: For heartier nachos, add your favorite toppings such as rinsed and drained black beans, chopped mango and/or chopped cilantro. *To easily remove nachos from grill, slide onto cookie sheet. About Unilever Unilever [NYSE: UL, UN], one of the world's largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 160 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. 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