The Ultimate Summer Grilling Recipe Guide

Is it really summer before you've fired up that grill for the first time? Grilled food joins the ranks of refreshing pitcher drinks, picnic fare, and cooling ice cream as one of our favorite things to consume during warmer months. That's in part because the communal aspect of outdoor grilling is perfect for Memorial Day and Independence Day cookouts, and in part because we're smoke lovers who can't resist the perfect char on slab of meat or some juicy veggies.

To get you started, we've got the best grilling tools and techniques, grilling recipes from around the world, and our favorite start-to-finish menus for your parties and gatherings. Charcoal at the ready, folks, it's time to fire up the grills.