Easy Grilling Guide

One of the glories of warmer weather: the barbecuing that inevitably goes along with it. Here, find quick and healthy recipes and helpful grilling advice.

Tasty Recipes

3 Tasty Backyard Barbecue Menus
Make grilling more thrilling (for you and your guests) with three satisfying party menus centered on surf, turf, or even vegetables.

12 Tastiest Burger Toppings
Tired of ketchup and mayonnaise? These creative combos will turn a boring burger into a gourmet meal.

Smart Ideas

10 Money-Saving Ideas for a Summer Barbecue
Easy budget tips for more affordable cookouts.

9 Smoking Good Barbecue Toppers
Give a cookout extra sizzle with these condiments picked by RS (we tried 176!).

Charcoal Grill Maintenance Checklist

A few simple steps will keep your barbecue grill in top condition. For gas grill maintenance tips, click here.

• Remove any ashes. If any remain from last season, dispose of them in a noncombustible container.
• Clean the grate. Before you have your first cookout, light a fire and heat the grate for about 30 minutes. Then scrape it with a long-handled stiff-wire grill brush to remove any leftover bits of food. If you don't have a grill brush, use a ball of crumpled foil held in long-handled tongs.
• Wash the grill. Wash the outside of the lid and firebox with warm, soapy water; use a steel-wool soap pad for stubborn interior stains. Rinse and dry.

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