Cut Burgers in Half for CookoutsWhen serving food at cookouts, go ahead and put some of the hamburgers on buns, then cut them in half before placing on the serving platter. This helps cut down on the number of kids who take a whole burger, and then waste half of it.
By Becki in Indiana
Grilling Bacon in a George Foreman GrillWhen grilling bacon, use a square metal cake pan under the lip of the grill, instead of the small drip pans that come with the grill. Bacon is very greasy.
Betty Crocker Gourmet Indoor Barbeque Grill Instructions?I recently got a old Betty Crocker Gourmet Indoor Barbeque Grill from a garage sale. There were no instructions, and I was wondering if anyone knows how to use it? Do you put water in the part that is meant to catch the grease?
Two Skewers For Easy GrillingWhen placing items on a skewer for grilling, the items always spin around. The solution is to put TWO skewers through the items.
Turn Gas Down Before Flipping FoodWhen BBQ-ing on a gas grill with a flame control dial, turn it to low before attempting to flip the food over. Minimizes flareups and thereby lessens the chance of someone being burnt.
Heat Up Chili on the Grill for Chili DogsWhen cooking hotdogs on the grill, I open a can of chili then put it straight on the grill. It heats up and makes great chili dogs. Just remember to open before putting on the grill.
Cooking While Your Kitchen is Being BuiltWe are building a home and we haven't completed our kitchen. This has been a challenge with the cold weather as I have no oven. My indoor cooking consists of a microwave. You have to be pretty organized to complete a hot meal.
Propane Grill Igniter TipThe grilling season is upon us! Here's something you must know about your grill's propane igniter button: Don't buy a new one until you try this first!
BBQ Side Burner Blackens Pots?How do I stop the BBQ side burner from blackening pots?
Smoking Summer MeatsThis is my favorite way of cooking ribs, chicken, and brisket, in the summer when it's too hot to fire up the oven. I can also cook ahead and freeze meats for the winter. It sure tastes good on a blustery winter day in Oklahoma!
How Do I Cook a Roast on a Gas Grill?I am wanting to do a roast on the grill for Mother's Day. I have a gas grill, any tips? Thank you.
Use Rosemary For SkewersRather than buying skewers I use branches off of my rosemary bush. I use a knife to put a point on the branch and "thread" on onions, pineapple, chunks of chicken and bell peppers. The taste imparted when put on the barbecue is heavenly.
Grill Foods Before Company ArrivesThe best way to have a family BBQ, is to throw everything on the grill about 2 hours before your guests are supposed to arrive. As things finish cooking, put them on covered baking sheets in your oven at about 200 degrees F to keep them warm.
Make Your Own KabobsPut a fun and affordable spin on backyard barbecues with a make-your-own-kabob station. Set out a variety of chopped veggies like peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms and marinated and cubed steak or chicken.
Ideas for Barbecue LeftoversIt's the day after your backyard bash and you're staring at a fridge-full of leftovers.
Easy Cleaning of a BBQ GrillI just got off the phone with my eldest who is still living in Tennessee. He said, "I've got something for ThriftyFun". When he and his wife grill, they clean the hot grill with a half lemon or lime. It's completely green and the acidity takes care of the bacteria.
Grilling SalmonThinking of grilling a nice salmon steak or fillet? Salmon can be quite expensive, you want to cook it just right. This is a page to grilling the perfect salmon steak.
Saving Money on GrillingThis page is about saving money on grilling. Firing up the barbeque can be expensive, but there are ways to decrease the cost.
Grilling VegetablesAll kinds of vegetables are delicious and nutritious when grilled on their own or with meats. This page is about grilling vegetables.
Barbecue and Grilling Tips and TricksThis page contains barbecue and grilling tips and tricks. Controlling the radiant, dry heat used when cooking food on a barbecue or grill, takes some practice.
Shish Kabob Tips and RecipesEnjoying this cooking style gives you a lot of variety of flavors depending on your choices and method. This page contains shish kabob tips and recipes.
Homemade Liquid SmokeThis is a page about homemade liquid smoke. Make your own version of liquid smoke for your next barbecue.
Grilling SwordfishMeaty fish such as swordfish are great for cooking on the grill. This is a page about grilling swordfish.
Using A George Foreman GrillThis is a page about using a George Foreman grill. The George Foreman grill is a common kitchen appliance used for low fat cooking.
Grilling HamburgersThis is a page about grilling hamburgers. Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods for grilling. Cooking the perfect burger does take a bit of skill and experience.
Cooking Tips for Electric Grill?This is a page about cooking tips for electric grill.You don't have to brave the elements and wildlife to cook up some delicious grilled meals.
Making Your Own Charcoal StarterStarting the charcoal for your grill is easy even without starter fluid or special briquettes. This is a page about making your own charcoal starter.
Planning a BBQ for 100 PeopleWhen planning a BBQ for a large group you will need to decide on your menu, including drinks, snacks, dessert, etc. Then estimate the amount of food in each category needed to feed your crowd. This is a page about planning a BBQ for 100 people.
Keeping Grilled Chicken Warm After Cooking?Covering grilled chicken can result in the skin losing its crispiness. Here are some tips to try that may help you keep it warm without losing its grilled qualities. This is a page about keeping grilled chicken warm after cooking.
Barbecuing a Whole Turkey?Has anyone barbecued a whole Turkey? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
