LA Asada refers to all the outdoor grilling that happens in backyards, beaches, and city parks during the summer. The days are filled with family, friends, music, cold drinks, smoke, and spices. Of course, LA Asada Backyard Grill Seasoning, a collaborative spice blend between LA Times Food and Burlap & Barrel, is fantastic as a seasoning for any meat you want to grill: steaks, chicken, pork, lamb. And a spoonful added to ground beef will make taco fillings reminiscent of how my mom made it. But we love it just as much with summer vegetables. And a little goes a long way.