Name: License to Grill
Uploaded: 2019-01-05T23:02:37.000Z
Description: Backyard cooking, entertaining, and the barbecue; hosted by chef Rob Rainford.

Backyard cooking, entertaining, and the barbecue; hosted by chef Rob Rainford.

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It's Kathy's 29th birthday (again!) and Rob goes all-martini in his bbq menu. He puts together everything from a martini marinated salmon on cedar plank with a tarragon mayo to a martini marinated leg of lamb. It's a neat BBQ with a twist!

The Martini Birthday

You don't always need a special occasion to have people over for a bbq. Just lots of sun, food and friends! Rob prepares some staples - grilled chicken and ribs with garlic grilled tomatoes on the side.

The BBQ For No Reason

Rob's friends haven't been out since the birth of their first child six weeks ago.

Parents Night Out

Rob and the boys have a victory dinner of pulled pork, grilled pork tenderloin with great sauces and smokey south western rice as a side after a successful day at the softball tournament.

The Baseball Pulled Pork

Rob demonstrates how to do chicken up with style on the grill. He and his friends enjoy a poultry feast with BBQ rotisserie chicken, grilled flattened chicken and delicious smoked sides.

Nothing But Chicken

The girls set Robs lifelong bachelor buddy up on a blind date and Rob decides to bbq mega garlic.

The Blind Date and Garlic

New neighbors move in across the street and Rob decides to do an all-Mediterranean bbq dinner in celebration.

The Mediterranean Feast

It's karaoke night at Robs place. That means lots of bad singing and lots of great food. It's a ribapolooza! Rob bbqs some smoked spareribs, spicy beef short ribs and fresh grilled veg for his wanna be stars.

Karaoke Slow Ribs

Rob prepares a romantic dinner for one of his pals who is planning on popping the big marriage question.

The Engagement

There's a total eclipse of the moon out tonight and everyone is coming over to Rob's for the big show.

Lunar Eclipse

Every year the neighborhood gets together for a summer afternoon block party. This year it's at Robs place.

The Block Party

Roasted vegetable quesadillas; grilled fish with charred chili salsa; grilled chicken burritos with charred tomato guacomole.

The Mexican Fiesta

Veal chops with red wine glaze; Asian pork ribs; marinated and grilled asparagus; fresh red and yellow peppers with feta and olives.

The Summer Solstice

Grilled shrimp with spicy honey glaze; smoked haddock and grilled polenta with some elegant side dishes.

Surprise Guests for Dinner

Rob and the boys have their annual 4 on 4 basketball tournament and then a giant red meat fest. Testosterone rules the table as they dig into Rob's feast of beef short ribs, rotisserie prime rib, grilled porterhouse steaks and a killer Caesar salad.

Da Boys

Rob puts on a backyard fundraiser to help out the local kids soccer team. He entices them with Butterfly prawns with chili raspberry sauce, Tandoori spiced cauliflower, and fried smoked chicken drumsticks.

The Fundraiser BBQ

One of Rob's friends got a walk-on part in a summer blockbuster movie. Rob cooks up a Hollywood Star Soiree!

The Superstar Celebration

Rob's buddy Jim got a hole-in-one last week. Rob whips together a meal for the lucky golfer and friends.

The Hole in One

Tangy smoked peach barbecue sauce with pork ribs; grilled halibut with a mango ginger sauce; rhubarb plum chutney on a tender beef sirloin tip.

Saucy Contest

Grilled shrimps salad with tarragon dressing; stuffed, marinated and grilled chicken breasts; chocolate-berry burritos.

The Girls Championship Game

Its lamb, chicken and veggie burgers, smoked dogs, and homemade condiments for everyone as Rob dragoons his friends into helping paint the fence at his place.

Painting the Fence

Rob and his buddies love a good game of bocci ball! They head back to his place after a tournament and enjoy a feast of halibut, chicken legs, pork tenderloin and seafood stuffed grilled pineapple.

The Bocci Call Game After Party

Summertime means fresh fish, so Rob tries out some new dishes with various kinds of fish.

Taste of the Sea

It's the first annual bellyflop and cannonball contest in Rob's pool and Rob cooks up some nosh on the bbq.

Pool Party

Rob and his fish monger friend Jim Foster hang up their surf boards and throw a great Hawaiian Luau.

Hawaiian Luau

Rob throws a Mardi Gras party and Skillet Cornbread, Cajun catfish, and creole smoked ribs are on the menu!

Mardi Gras Party

Beer, fire, food. Put it all together and you get a backyard feast full of beer inspired BBQ food.

Bar-Beef-Cue Celebration

Rob and his close friends are singing in an airband contest and Rob prepares a feast to mark the occasion.

Airband Concert Pre-Party

Rob's friend has just accepted a job in Japan. As a sendoff Rob is preparing an Asian Feast on the grill.

Japanese Farewell Dinner

Rob and his friends gather for an Italian feast in a tribute to his favourite movie.

Godfather Italian Feast

Rob prepares a Caribbean Feast in honour of Rob's neighbours' grand prize win of a cruise to the Caribbean.

Caribbean Bon Voyage Fiesta

Rob is having a wine & cheese party with a bunch of his closest friends. From the lamb chops to the lobster tails - he combines the wine and cheese into every element of the delicious grilled menu

Wine & Cheese Party

A charity aerobic marathon has everybody desperate for some great food so Rob prepares some delicious healthy dishes including chicken satay, a rotisserie veal roast, polenta kabobs, and ceasar shrimp.

Aerobic Marathon BBQ

Rob's close friend is having a 40th birthday next week, so he and some friends are throwing him a party.

40th Birthday Bash

A storm has knocked out all the power of the city so Rob makes a grilled dinner before his food goes to waste.

Blackout Cookout

It's Saturday, the sun is shining and that's a good enough reason for Rob to invite some friends over.

Saturday Afternoon BBQ

The cost of having a party every weekend is adding up so Rob decides to throw a Vegas Night BBQ.

Vegas Night BBQ

Rob reluctantly agrees to throw a PJ Party BBQ for his friend after they save him some big cash on his taxes.

Pajama Party

It's Rob's turn to host the annual gourmet dinner. He heats up the grill and pulls together a delicious roasted tomato soup, grilled fillet mignon, sweet blue cheese stuffed pears, and some gourmet salads, and sides.

Fancy Pants Dinner

Rob grills up an Indian flavored feast with lobster tails, curried potatoes, lamb steaks and a carrot salad.

Taste of India Celebration

Every year Rob and his friends enter a beach volleyball tournament and Rob is in charge of the pre-game lunch.

Volleyball Tournament BBQ

Rob hosts a bbq party full of incredible food to thank his community that rescued a cat in his tree!

Volunteer Dinner Party

It is a luscious barbecue feast, for Rob can't rhyme but he cooks at least.

Poetry Club BBQ

Rob challenges some rodeo-riding friends from Texas to a horseback race, then ropes together a cowboy feast.

Texas BBQ

Rob survives his first skydiving adventure and throws a celebration of life BBQ for his instructor and class.

Successful Jump Celebration

Rob grills up some romance for his commitment-phobic friend and his long waiting girlfriend.

Non-Engagement Party

Rob parties like its 1988 with a retro 80's BBQ feast of herbed veal steaks, smoked salmon, and more.

80's Night at Rob's

Rob is back from a weekend fishing trip with the boys and it is time for a fish feast.

Boys Gone Fishing

It's time for Rob's annual Hot Tub Extravaganza! His friends soak in the hot tub while Rob fires up the grill.

Hot Tub Party

Rob is having a Costume Party he's bravely entrusted his buddy Jim to pick out their outfits. With a menu of slow smoked Thai ribs, cinnamon chicken and snapper in parchment paper, Rob's skill at the grill is unmasked

Costume Party

It's time for Rob's long awaited pool party. His friends sun by the pool, while Rob makes a splash at the grill with turkey burgers, slow smoked beef ribs, roasted tomato salad and grilled chicken with spicy pine nut crust.

Rob's having a horseshoe tournament! He's grilling smoked pig, chicken drumsticks and corn stuffed peppers.

Horseshoe Tournament

Rob's hosting a motorcycle parade! He's grilling pork roast and tamarind shrimp, plus sauces and sides galore.

Motorcycle Parade

Rob serves up a gold medal meal of veal chops, smoked leg of lamb, grilled pesto peppers and Summer salad.

Olympics Celebrations

Rob and his friends catch a wave of good times and good food at his Surf & Turf BBQ. They feast of crab legs, roasted leg of lamb, a bucket of clams and the biggest thickest steak you ever did see!

Surf and Turf

Rob's hosting a silent auction. He's grilling monkfish, chili-lime shrimp and stuffed pork tenderloin.

Silent Auction Party

Rob's hosting a live band! He's grilling lamb chops, potato skins, beef brisket and smoked shrimp.

Live Band Party

Rob's throwing a tapas party! He's grilling spicy lamb ribs, beef tenderloin, and blackened scallops.

Tapas Dinner

Rob likes clowning around, but he is the Ringmaster of his own Carnival Day BBQ. After a fun day at the fair, Rob keeps the party going with a fairground finger food like pizza burgers, homemade pogos, pork ribs and cool iced tea.

Carnival Day BBQ

Rob and his friends are hitting the bike trails. After a long bike ride, Rob grills up a high protein meal of veal ribs, steelhead trout, southwestern black bean salad and pistachio and honey crusted lamb racks.

Bike Ride BBQ

Rob's having a boozy BBQ! He's grilling tequila chicken breasts, white wine veal chops, and grilled mushrooms.

Boozey BBQ

Rob's hosting game night! He's grilling smoked quail, venison chops, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

Game Night Dinner

Rob's hosting brunch! He's grilling French toast, bacon, sausage potato hash browns and baked eggs in ham.

Dog Walkers Breakfast

Rob's celebrating a friend's promotion! He's grilling Cornish hens, tomatoes, and spicy beef skewers.

Big Promotion BBQ

You don't always need a special occasion to have people over for a bbq! Rob prepares chicken, ribs and more!

BBQ Just Because

It is a three alarm feast when Rob throws a BBQ party for the local volunteer firefighters. His guests like it hot and Rob spices things up with big juicy steaks, grilled peppers, smoked ribs, plus hot and hotter and the hottest bbq sauces.

Fire Fighters Party

Rob is having the Ultimate BBQ with his fellow Ultimate Frisbee players. His hammer throw may need some work, but Rob grilled spread of seafood kabobs, baked potatoes, grilled vegetable and tortellini salad and roasted leg of lamb are champions.

Ultimate Tournament

In celebration of past boys trips to Mexico, the gang gathers to reminisce and relive their rowdy ways. Smoked Turkey enchiladas, Mexican chicken, steak tacos, and sangria dress the table while the boys fiesta the night away.

Mexican Reunion BBQ

It's Euro- Cup soccer time, and Rob is hosting a World Cup Pub Fare Party. Before the game begins his pals are going to chow down on some beer marinated beef dip, chicken wings, turkey drummettes and fish & chips.

World Cup Pub Fare Party

Why order in Chinese Food when you can grill it up yourself? Rob creates his own version of Chinese Food, on the Barbeque - Chinese style ribs, 5 spice beef skewers, chicken in black bean sauce, scallops with bok choy and noodle salad.

Chinese Food BBQ

Rob's hosting his veggie friends! He's grilling stuffed cabbage rolls, calzone, and maple butter squash.

Vegetarian BBQ Party

Rob's Tennis Tournament BBQ is a hit with lamb shanks, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and black bean mussels.

Tennis Tournament

Rob rewards the community kids for their hard work on the new park skateboard ramp. He "Kick Flips" the grill with some maple mustard pork burgers, chicken smoked pizza and corn on the cob with chili butter.

Skateboard Dude Party

Rob's Road Warriors square off with Andy's Ass-phalt Assassins in a road hockey tournament. In the end, everybody wins though with Rob's post game feast of lamb kabobs, grilled carrot salad, corn on the cob, and chocolate chicken breasts.

Road Hockey Tournament

Fennel crusted tuna; shrimp and scallop stuffed veal; summer melon soup; corn and wild rice pancakes.

Scuba Dive BBQ

It's Friday night and Rob is having a party! Grilled rib steak, bbqed balsamic chicken, scallops with roasted red pepper sauce, grilled taters and carrots and a fresh arugula salad get the weekend off to a great start.

Friday Night BBQ

Rob gives his friends a wake up call with a big bbq brunch. Smoked back bacon, breakfast frittatas, smoked salmon, a morning cocktail and asparagus with bacon and egg puff pastries give them all fresh start to the day.

Big BBQ Brunch

Tex Mex pork ribs; Korean beef ribs; spinach salad with grilled red onions; stuffed grilled tomatoes; chocolate banana burritos.

Canon Ball Party

Tandoori shrimp; charred yellow tomato soup; radicchio salad; rotisserie prime rib roast.

United Way BBQ

Rob loves to poke fun at Michael's age so he's throwing him a birthday party complete with smoked ribs, grilled summer squash, Caribbean style chicken, shellfish tortellini kabobs, and a big birthday cake.

Michael's Birthday Bash

Rob takes the party to the beach with pulled pork sandwiches, grilled chicken drumsticks, pasta salad with grilled corn & jalapenos, grilled lemongrass shrimp, coleslaw and a banana spud salad

Beach Party

Rob and his friends row to the finish line and celebrate the dragon boat races with a bbq feast including Asian spiced lamb burgers, grilled daikon salad, thai spiced trout, smoked duck and grilled rice cakes.

Dragon Boat Races

Start your engines - Rob cooks up a bbqed nascar nibbly bonanza with spicy coconut ribs, jalapeno stuffed pork tenderloin, hot chicken fingers and potato wedges, grilled corn, smoked shrimp and veggies, and a delicious Pasta & broccoli salad.

Nascar Night BBQ

The heavyweight title is on the line and Rob and his friends are getting ready to rumble with strawberry jalapeno ribs, smoked turkey quesadillas, grilled chicken wings, grilled corn wheels, and sauces that are bound to knock you out!

Fight Night

Rob celebrates his friends first cd release with a superstar bbq including smoked turkey breast with a spicy apricot glaze, grilled onions, sesame soy glazed back cod, grilled bok choy and a grilled antipasto salad.

CD Release Party

Rob's friend has graduated from medical school and Rob throws a celebration bbq in her honour. They feast on smoked lemon and herb leg of lamb, roasted carrot soup, smoked pork bell and a light pasta salad.

Doc's Celebration

It's all Greek at Robby's when he grills up smoked dill and shallot trout, leg of lamb, port marinated fig, stuffed peppers and lemon anchovy flavoured potatoes.

Greek Feast

Rob feeds a full house of his poker buddies with smoked beef ribs, brisket, smoked trout, potato skins, grilled shrimp and a curried slaw. It's a sure bet the boys left with a full stomach!

Texas Hold'em Party

Rob and the boys train for the big 3 on 3 b-ball tournament and feast on grilled tandoori chicken, salmon cakes, pork satay, grilled potato chips and a roasted red pepper salad.

3 on 3 BBQ

The sun is shining, the pool is full and the food is hot. While his friends frolic poolside, Rob grills up some rum and mint grilled chicken wings, grilled seafood Paella, two kinds of smoked pork and some smoked salmon and crab rolls.

Just Another Pool Party

Rob prepares arctic char, lobster tails, sweet potatoes, and roasted artichokes.

FishBoy's Birthday

Rob's friend is off to the Police Academy so he cooks him a bon voyage meal with grilled sausage stuffed cabbage, charcoal rotisserie chicken, smoked veal roast, broccoli salad and baked potatoes

Off to the Academy Party

Brick Breaking Bash

Rob and his friends enjoy a bbqed dinner of grilled brie and port soaked cranberries, stuffed chicken breasts, rotisserie baby back pork ribs and roasted stuffed pears before heading off to the outdoor Jazz festival.

Summertime Jazz

Golf Clinic BBQ

The scavenger hunt is on and Rob cooks up apple and herb stuffed pork chops, grilled clams, stuffed zucchinis, and twice grilled spuds.

Scavenger Hunt BBQ

It's the annual Slow pitch game and Rob treats everyone to a homerun bbq with rostisserie game hens, bbqed ham with a nectarine chutney, grilled corn relish, a carrot and cranberry casserole, and a sweet potato casserole.

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