Beer can chicken recipe with a smoky dry rub, indirect-heat grilling, and pulling at 165°F for juicy, evenly cooked results every single time.
Summer Corn Chowder: Sweet, Smoky, and Creamy
Creamy summer corn chowder made with fresh sweet corn, a smoky bacon base, and a corn-cob stock trick that makes every spoonful taste sweeter and richer.
Everything You Need for the Perfect Backyard BBQ Party
Your complete backyard BBQ party checklist: per-guest food math (~1/2 lb protein each), a 2-week countdown timeline, and a full equipment list.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks (Best Vegetarian BBQ)
Grilled portobello mushroom steaks marinated gill-side up in a balsamic-soy glaze, then grilled 4-5 minutes per side for the best meaty vegetarian BBQ.
Zucchini Fritters with Herbed Yogurt Dip
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt dip: the trick is salting and squeezing out moisture so they fry up golden instead of soggy. Ready in 30 minutes.
8 Best BBQ Sauce Recipes You Can Make at Home
8 homemade bbq sauce recipes with real ingredient quantities – from Kansas City sweet-smoky to Cherry Chipotle. Most are ready in 20 minutes.
Juicy Smash Burgers: Better Than Any Restaurant
The best smash burger recipe at home: 80/20 beef, the 5-second smash technique, and a 3-ingredient sauce that beats any drive-through. Ready in 18 minutes.
Grilled Corn on the Cob 5 Ways (With Flavored Butters)
Grilled corn on the cob takes 10–12 minutes at 400°F—learn 5 flavored butters that turn a simple ear into the star of any BBQ.
The Ultimate Backyard Grilling Guide for Beginners
New to grilling? This beginner grilling guide covers every grill type, tool, temperature, and technique you need for a perfect first cookout.
Sunday Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork for Easy Summer Meals
Sunday slow cooker pulled pork: pork shoulder, a 5-spice dry rub, and 8-10 hrs on low delivers tender, shreddable meat for 5 easy meals all week.
Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing
This quinoa veggie bowl with tahini dressing is a 40-minute meal prep hero packed with roasted vegetables and creamy 5-ingredient tahini sauce.
How to Meal Prep for a Full Week of Summer Eating
Summer meal prep works differently. Learn the exact Sunday prep session, best proteins to batch cook, and how to keep produce fresh all week long.