Tips for planning the perfect summer BBQ menu

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There’s nothing like the smell of the grill wafting on a warm summer breeze, and it’s made even better when accompanied by your nearest and dearest gathered together to cook, eat, and enjoy time together. That would explain why more…

Smoky Ingredient BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Warm summer evenings are perfect for cooking on the patio, and adding that smoke flavor from the grill makes your steaks, chicken, or veggies so much better. But as we’ve all experienced, the weather doesn’t always cooperate. It could be…

How to Use a Smoker to Elevate Your Fruit Salad

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If you think your smoker is meant only for smoking brisket, pulled pork, and other proteins, it is time to reconsider. Putting fruit into your smoker is a creative culinary endeavor that can quickly bring new flavors to your sweet salads…

Grilled Ramps: A delicious seasonal side dish

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A member of the aromatic allium family, ramps are wild onions that are native to North American soils. Ramps emerge along the forest floors in the spring, nourished by the snow-dampened soils and announcing their presence to foragers with their…

Tips for Grilling in Rain or Heat

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Grilling is the ideal summer activity. The sun is out, the weather’s warm, and you have the best cuts of steak ready to thrown on the grill. That is, until that dreaded drop of water hits your skin and you’re…

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Grilling Ribs

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As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to put away your stew pots and oven casserole dishes, and start thinking about fun, delicious, summertime meals. It’s the perfect time to host a barbecue or get your friends around for an…

Grilled Vegetables: The Secret to Perfect Thickness

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It’s hard to resist the call of the grill whenever summer rolls around, but when planning a proper barbecue, don’t forget to add veggies to your roster of grilled dishes. Grilling vegetables properly brings out their natural sweetness and adds…

Grilling Indoors: How to Preheat a Pan

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Grilling and the outdoors are strongly intertwined, and rightfully so. There’s nothing quite like firing up the range — or starting the coals — and enjoying cooking in the open air. Unfortunately, the circumstances don’t always cooperate. When grilling outside…

Why You Should Grill Steak Over Real Charcoal

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For lovers of meat, few dishes can top a steak. The food showcases the beauty of beef in its most stripped down form: a well-chosen cut seared to perfection. Yet, although straightforward in its premise, many considerations are necessary to…

Grilling Corn in Foil: A Step-by-Step Guide

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There are many good things about summertime, but a couple highlights stand out the most. First, it’s the peak of corn season, and second, you can finally take out the grill and fire it up. If you’re looking for ways…