BBQ & Grilling

Direct-Heat Grilling Times, Temps, and Tips for the Best BBQ Ever

Use our guide to gas or charcoal direct-heat grilling times and temperatures for steaks, pork chops, and more for quick and foolproof BBQ.

Chicago Steakhouse Rub

This sensational six-ingredient spice rub contains everything you need to turn any steak into a flavor-packed delight. You'll want to have this rub available all summer long, so make a big batch and store it in a jar in your spice cupboard.

Chile-Lime Grilled Tiger Shrimp with Avocado Cocktail Sauce

This shrimp cocktail has a beautiful presentation for any occasion. Served in margarita, martini, or wine glasses. The spiciness of the shrimp and butteriness of the avocado blend well, and the citrus of the tomato rounds it all out.

19 Delicious Grilled Dinner Ideas to Add to Your Summer Rotation

Choose from our best grill menu ideas for main dishes—including chicken, beef, or fish—or select a grilled side dish, such as corn or pasta salad.

How to Smoke Food Even if You Don't Have an Actual Smoker

Add complex flavors to your meats, seafood, grains, and veggies with our Test Kitchen tutorials on how to smoke food at home using a charcoal or gas grill.

What You Need to Know About How Smokers Work to Ace Your Barbecue

Learn to use a smoker with these basic tips and become the pit master of your next cookout.

Best-Ever Grilled Burgers

A simple mustard sauce is the secret to these perfect grilled burgers.

How to Cook Brisket on a Charcoal Grill That’s Tender and Juicy

Before you invite everyone over for another backyard barbecue, learn how to cook a brisket on a charcoal grill and impress everyone with juicy, tender, smoky meat

Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter

Drizzle grilled mussels with a rich garlic butter sauce for a restaurant-quality seafood dish that comes together in next to no time. Serve this recipe for mussels with plenty of bread to sop up any excess sauce.

Curious How Much Meat Per Person For a BBQ? We've Got Your Answers

Study up on how much meat per person for BBQ gatherings and family meals. From poultry and fish to burgers and steaks, our guide for how much meat per person for BBQ will make it easy to shop and prepare wisely before your next grilling or smoking session.

Turmeric-Ginger Marinated Chicken

Try this flavorful chicken dinner recipe for supper tonight. Seasoned with fresh turmeric, ginger, garlic, and coriander seeds, this is one chicken recipe that you'll want to keep handy.

Herbed Chicken Parm Slider Recipe

Everyone loves burger sliders, but these chicken parm sliders are on another level of tasty.

Tamarind BBQ Chicken

For an easy side dish for this grilled BBQ chicken recipe, brush a little of the sauce on halved baby bok choy and grill them next to the chicken over direct heat 2 to 3 minutes.

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Tarragon Sauce

If you don't want to use wine, ½ cup of pomegranate juice gives the sauce a similar tang. Either one is amazing on this grilled chicken recipe for that's perfect for summer.

How to Grill Asparagus, According to Our Test Kitchen

Learn how to grill asparagus for an easy summer side dish. We've got the simple recipe for grilled asparagus to serve alongside any cookout.

Grilled Eggplant Tartines

This meatless main dish is like eggplant Parmesan, bruschetta, and caprese all in one.

Grilled Chicken and Cherry Salad

This fresh salad is the epitome of summer: tons of crunchy vegetables, bursts of fresh cherries, and all the elements of a great creamy chicken salad.

Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables

Forget orange chicken and try this Asian-inspired, citrus-infused shrimp recipe tonight. You need just one sheet pan to make the entire quick and easy seafood dinner.

Here’s How to Put Out a Charcoal Grill Safely

Putting out a charcoal grill can be intimidating since the hot coals won’t cool off right away. Here's how to put out a charcoal grill safely.

Baby Potato Kabobs

It's easy to grill small potatoes when they're on a skewer. Try these as a side dish at your next cookout.