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Grilled Scallions With Romesco Sauce: A Fresh Twist On Calcots

grilled asparagus and scallions on a white plate

Grilled calcots, similar to green onions or scallions, with romesco sauce, are a delicious rite of spring in Spain. As calcots aren’t readily available in the US, this recipe features scallions that are grilled over high heat until charred and the tops get crispy, and they are seasoned by smoke.

Frico Cheese Crisps Recipe

golden fried cheese crisp on a plate.

If you love the crispy bits of cheese that stick to the griddle when you make grilled cheese sandwiches even better than the sandwich, frico will become your favorite munchie. Frico are lacy, cheesy, crunchy crackers that are quick and easy appetizers or snacks. They’re best when made with Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Myth: If You’re Lookin’ You Ain’t Cookin’

Man in a blue shirt lifting the lid on a charcoal grill.

Conventional wisdom says you should keep the grill lid closed at all times. What do precise measurements tell us? It turns out that opening the lid may not have a huge effect on the grill’s ambient temperature. Learn about all the variables and whether or not a steady temperature makes a big difference anyway.

How to Keep Food From Sticking to Your Grates

chicken sticking to grill grate

Don’t you hate it when food sticks to your grill grates? This article explains how to prevent it: keep your grill grates clean and use the right temperature for the food you’re cooking. Maybe lubricate the food (not the grates) with some oil. Some fish baskets and grill toppers may also help prevent sticking.

Sweet And Sour Pork Reimagined On The Grill

sweet and sour pork tenderloin

If your Chinese food go-to is sweet and sour pork then you’ll love this grilled version. Best of all: No oil, no frying. Not only is it simple to make, the grill amplifies this dish by adding a deep smoky flavor. In addition to grilling the cubed pork tenderloin, the signature pineapple in this recipe also hits the grill.

The Best Basic Creamy Southern Coleslaw Recipe Ever

White bowl full of coleslaw featuring grated cabbage and carrots.

Just say no to bland store bought coleslaw and hello to this delicious homemade southern coleslaw recipe. This classic simple creamy coleslaw recipe is not only the perfect side dish for your next BBQ and grilling cookout but is also amazing on a Memphis and South Carolina style pulled pork sandwich or on a West Virginia style hot dog.

Grilled Avocados with Strawberry-Mango Salsa Recipe

Plated grilled avocados with fruit salsa

Say goodbye to traditional desserts and surprise your guests with this delicious recipe for fruit salsa stuffed grilled avocados. Rich and creamy with the perfect touch of smoke, the avocados match perfectly with the sweet strawberry and mango salsa to create the perfect addition to your next backyard BBQ bash.

Tennessee Hollerin’ Whiskey BBQ Sauce Recipe

Tennessee whiskey BBQ sauce in a pot and on a sauce brush next two two plated pulled pork sandwiches.

Tennessee whiskey is the key to this delicious BBQ sauce recipe, a perfect complement to countless BBQ and grilling main dishes. Aged corn whiskeys have a wonderful sweet vanilla flavor that truly shines in BBQ sauce and we keep the other ingredients to a minimum to showcase the complexity of flavor whiskey provides.

Three Grilled Rack Of Lamb Recipes

Double boned lamb chop grilled on its side.

Rack of lamb is incredibly rich and succulent, especially when cooked medium rare. Here are tips and tricks for grilling the perfect whole rack of lamb or lollipops (lamb chops), including how to trim them and season them.

Grilled Baked Potatoes Recipe

Half of a grilled baked potato in a white dish with melted butter.

Potatoes are a food whose center and skin need separate treatment. We want a soft, moist, fluffy inside, and a dry, crisp skin.

Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Sliced flank steak on a cutting board with tongs.

Crusty on the outside and juicy on the inside, this recipe for grilled flank steak is a great alternative to more pricey beef cuts such as ribeyes. Because they are thin, hot and fast cooking over direct heat is key to perfect flank steak. This is a great cut for a flavorful board sauce or chimichurri sauce.

Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Grilled asparagus spears topped with cheese shavings

This tested recipe for grilled asparagus develops rich flavors you just can’t get by boiling or steaming. Seasoned, grilled, drizzled with good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and topped with curls of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this is by far my favorite prep. Asparagus is freshest, sweetest, and crispiest in spring.

Ground Lamb Burgers Top Your Favorite Greek Gyro

lamb burger.

Here’s how to make Greek Gyros starting with a lamb burger. Preparing these burgers is a snap and you might not go back to beef hamburgers. Served in a pita along with Greek tzatziki sauce, these flavorful ground lamb burgers are a great change of pace from traditional burgers at your next BBQ and grilling cookout.