grilling guide
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Have grilling questions? We've got answers! Below, unlock the secrets to everything you've ever wondered about cooking on an open flame, from buying the right equipment to putting a stop to charred, chewy steak once and for all.

And if you're hunting for inspiration, we've got you covered. 130 burger, sandwich, seafood and grilling side recipes await.
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Woman's Day
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Our Top 20 Burger Recipes

Choose from 20 of our best recipes, including classic burgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers and ones with an international twist.
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Alamy; Ray Kachatorian
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The Great Grilling Debate: Charcoal or Gas?

The flame war between charcoal grill purists and gas grill hotheads burns brighter than the debate between Mac and PC users.
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Ray Kachatorian
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Our 25 Best Backyard BBQ Side Dish Recipes

No amount of burgers, hot dogs and ribs would be complete without everyone's favorite side dishes--sometimes the best part about a grilling party.
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Alamy
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How to Cook Steak to Perfect Doneness

Learn easy tricks to tell when your steak is ready-and not burnt to a crisp.
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Aimee Herring
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15 Satisfying Grilled Seafood Recipes

Kick off grilling season with one of our 15 grilled fish and shellfish recipes, from seared swordfish with cherry relish and grilled lobster rolls to citrusy fish tacos.
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Alamy
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How to Buy a Grill

A good grill is an essential tool for the modern cook-not just as a backyard diversion, but as a second oven. Find out how to choose the best one for you.
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Con Poulos, Food&Wine
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15 Fresh Pasta and Grain Salads

Tired of the same old mayo-soaked macaroni salad? Celebrate spring and summer with one (or more!) of these 15 fresh salads.
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Con Poulos, Food&Wine
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10 Grilled Sandwich and Panini Recipes

Expand your grilling repertoire from burgers to sandwiches with these 10 glorious grilled sandwich recipes.
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Jerry Errico
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20 New Twists on Potato Salad

Find a potato salad you love, whether you want it warm or cold, light or indulgent, vegetarian or laced with bacon.
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Elizabeth Hait, AOL
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Taste Test: 10 Veggie Burgers for Grilling

For many people "grilling" means burgers, hot dogs, steaks, kabobs and chicken-all meat. But what about vegetarians?
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Ray Kachatorian
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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Instead of just chopping up whatever fruit you've got on hand and mixing it together, put a little more thought into your salad.
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10 Kooky Grilling Tools

The dawn of grilling season means it's time to whip out the skewers, spatulas and basting brushes. But what about your trusty pair of goggles or personalized steak branding iron?