Weve entered a new era in the way we cook outdoors. Gone are the days when the backyard chef would simply build a fire in a grill, toss on a hamburger or steak, turn it once and then call out, "Come and get it!"

Adventurous cooks have learned that, with a little attention to detail, almost all of the same foods regularly cooked on a stovetop or in an oven can be cooked outdoors. Thus, the pleasures of preparing food in the open air, of savoring the flavor delivered by the smoke of a live fire, have expanded dramatically.

We offer a wealth of information to help make your summer grilling season a success. For many expert tips and tricks, click on one of the links to the right.