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This Might Be the Craziest Burger Grilling Trick Out There—but It Works!

From grilling novices to seasoned pros who know their seasoning, we’re all on the perpetual quest for the perfect burger. But here’s a little known secret: You don’t need to travel to the best burger...

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9 Ways You’ve Been Cooking Fish Completely Wrong

You don’t get the grill or stove warm enough The pan or grill should be searing hot. When cold fish proteins come in contact with hot metal, they form chemical bonds that are extremely tough to break....

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15 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

Watermelon Heat, smoke, and a hint of salt make this sweet fruit unexpectedly savory, even meaty. Grilling “sobers it up and makes it lose its sloppy sweetness,” writes Mark Bittman in the New York...

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Your 11 Biggest Questions About Grilling—Answered

My grill is still coated with the remnants of last Labor Day’s cookout. What do I do? No one wants to taste the sirloin steaks of yesteryear, and you can’t depend on the fire to burn off all the...

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10 Tricks for a Flawless Backyard Party

Find enough seating If your patio furniture alone won’t cut it for your backyard party, bring kitchen stools and dining room chairs outside. You might also consider renting furniture; folding chairs...

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7 Ways to Grill Juicy Burgers and Steaks

Remember that fat gives flavor For the best burgers, choose ground beef that is no leaner than 85 percent. Extra-lean is healthier, but the burgers tend to be dry and less juicy than meat with a bit...

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7 Tips for Hosting a Low-Budget BBQ

Nothing says summer like a good old-fashioned barbecue. But these days, hosting a memorable backyard grilling party for friends and family can get expensive quick. Here are some easy ways to put on a...

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Have a Healthier Fourth of July Barbeque

Throwing a July 4th backyard barbecue bash doesn’t have to derail your diet. It’s easy to upgrade what goes on the grill without depriving you and your guests of a tasty feast. Here are some tips for a...

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Safe Food Prep Dos & Don’ts

Proper food preparation is always important, but it’s especially critical in the summer when warm temperatures inside and out can turn the ingredients for a barbecue into a breeding ground for harmful...

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5 Tips for a Healthy BBQ

Summer is the perfect time to be active, enjoy the outdoors, and become the master of your grill. But while enjoying popular summertime grilling staples like hamburgers, hotdogs, bratwursts, ribs, and...

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Broiled Spicy Steaks

SECRET INGREDIENT: coffee Most spice producers make at least one commercial spice rub for beef. But you won’t find our flavor combination anywhere on grocery store shelves. Mixing a bit of coffee into...

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Extra-Bold Barbeque Sauce

SECRET INGREDIENT: coffee Most barbecue sauces start with ketchup, vinegar, and sugar then get a flavor boost from herbs and spices. This rendition features strong brewed coffee in the base for an...

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Top 10 Summer Recipes

1. Grilled Fruit Kabobs The words “grilled” and “fruit” remind us of summertime, so why not put them together for a delectable treat! Choose your favorite fruits and put them on a metal skewer, brush...

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5 Easy Recipes Using Arugula

Arugula is a bitter, tasty leaf that’s grown in popularity across multiple cuisines and cooking styles.  When compared to iceberg lettuce, arugula contains more calcium, vitamins, and nearly four times...

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Grilling Late Summer/Early Fall Produce

Labor Day weekend may be a memory, but there’s still plenty of great grilling weather ahead. Mix things up the next time you fire up the barbecue and throw on some late summer and early fall veggies...

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How to Grill Like a Pro

1. Choose your wood carefully. Ron Rupert, executive chef at Seasons 52 restaurant in Orlando, Florida, selects different woods for the subtle yet distinctive flavors they impart. For example, he uses...

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Dessert Meets Grill

Summer is now in full swing, and the Fourth of July is right around the corner. That means one very tasty thing: it’s grill season! Is there a more relaxing way to combine a shindig with delicious...

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Video: A Fascinating Look Inside a McDonald’s Photo Shoot

Ever wonder why that Big Mac looks so much better in the commercial than it does when you sink your teeth into it? Welcome to the amazing world of food styling (something to which we magazine health...

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10 Best Food Festival Recipes From Around America

1. Buffalo Barb Championship Wing Sauce From the National Buffalo Wing Festival, held in Buffalo, New York. Get the recipe The post 10 Best Food Festival Recipes From Around America appeared first on...

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10 Foodie Things to Do Before Summer Ends

Upgrade your water. Place fruit in a pitcher with coconut water instead of tap water—try combos like orange and blueberry or raspberries and lemon, or just lime or strawberries. Chill and serve with...

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8 Quick Grilled Chicken Recipes From Six Sisters’ Stuff

Grilled Taco Chicken For an easy weeknight dinner, spike your chicken with lime and a DIY taco seasoning blend (it’ll keep in your cupboard), then top with homemade or jarred pico de gallo. “This...

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Grilled Corn Recipes: 5 Mouthwatering Toppings to Transform Your BBQ

Pizzaiola Spread Grate 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded, using a coarse box grater; strain and press out all excess liquid. Stir in 2 tbs. finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1 to 2 tsp. finely chopped basil,...

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10 Ridiculous Chicken Wing Recipes to Win Over Your Super Bowl Party

Crock Pot Buffalo Wings This wing recipe is a staple you’ll want to make over and over. All you need: chicken wings of your choice, a cup of hot sauce, and a tablespoon of butter to get started. Drop...

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15 Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes

Honey Barbecue Sauce This barbecue sauce is my own recipe that my whole family enjoys, especially my father. It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be made ahead and refrigerated or used immediately....

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“No Day Is Bad That Has Barbecue In It”: One Man’s Amazing Tribute to the...

I believe in barbecue—as soul food and comfort food and health food, as a cuisine of both solace and celebration. When I’m feeling good, I want barbecue. When I’m feeling bad, I just want barbecue...

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Flip-Flops, Pool Toys, Beach Towels: How to Make All Your Summer Essentials...

Pool toys Pool toys can get moldy after a summer in the water. Throughout the summer ring them out after daily use. At the end of the season, use a mixture of water and vinegar to scrub them down and...

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How to Grill Chicken Legs

If you look through the hundreds of recipes for grilled chicken, you’ll find that only a fraction of them are for grilled chicken legs. What gives? It’s true that the breasts have the best protein to...

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13 Grilling Mistakes That Could Make You Sick

Keep grilling season fun and healthy Grilling is one of America’s favorite pastimes—more than 70 percent of Americans own a grill or a smoker. As beloved as a summer cookout may be, it also hides some...

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9 Grilling Mistakes Even Seasoned Barbecue Cooks Can Still Make

You don’t preheat the grill The biggest grilling mistake most people make occurs before the meat even hits the grill, says grilling expert Kevin Kolman, official “Grill Master” for Weber. “If you...

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Professional Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Grilling Tricks

Preheat your grill Skipping this all-important step is a common mistake, maybe the most common, says Kevin Kolman, head grill master for Weber. You should preheat your grill just as you would your...

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