Like beach days andsunscreen, grilling is one of those must-dos when the weather starts to get warm.

after a practice round or two.

What are the steps to grilling?

grilled chicken thighs on plate green sauce limes

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After that youre ready to actually get cooking.

First, heat the grill.

Begin by starting a fire in the base of your barbecue with your chosen fuel source.

Steak gyro with pita tomatoes cucumbers herbs

If youre using charcoal or wood chips, a large flame will form at first.

This preheating ritual can take up to 25 minutes (and sometimes longer), according toThe Kitchn.

So be patient and dont be afraid to get started a little early.

Grilled veggie orzo goat cheese and chickpea salad.

Next its time to prepare the grates.

Finally, youre ready to start cooking.

Regular cleaning will help prevent too much encrusted buildup.

Grilled portobello mushrooms with thyme and olive oil.

(For a deeper clean, follow the directions above or the manufacturers instructions.)

What is the best thing to cook on the grill?

Grilling recipes will indicate when these methods are a good idea.

Grilled corn zucchini onions with feta and cilantro.

What should I grill for the first time?

The best grilling recipes for first-timers are the simplest ones.

Think more substantial veggies and proteins that dont require so much fine-tuning for excellent results.

Grilled radicchio salad with cucumbers bell pepper herbs.

(Salmon or burgers would also work.)

That way you’re free to get comfortable with your home barbecue set-up and practice your hand.

From meaty BBQ ideas to veggie-forward masterpieces, these are destined to be at your next summer barbecue.

Coconut lime grilled chicken thighs with cilantro sauce.

This one uses charred summer vegetables to complement a fresh and tangy goat cheese dressing.

Grilled Radicchio FattoushfromCardamom and Tea

Looking for easy grilling ideas that use less obvious veggies?

Radicchio is naturally bitter, and cooking it over the grill does a lot to mellow that unique flavor.

Grilled chicken tacos with achiote paste and tortillas.

Feel free to grill the other veggies in this recipe like cucumbers and bell peppers while youre at it.

Just be sure to let everything cool before adding the vinaigrette.

Serve all the toppings separately so guests can customize as they see fit.

Grilled steak salad with tomatoes blue cheese onions.

Grilled Denver Steak and TomatoesfromFood Fidelity

What’s better than grilled steak?

Take these tender grilled peaches, which become perfectly juicy and caramelized when cooked over high heat.

Be sure to choose the firmest pop in available to ensure it withstands the high temps of your grill.

Grilled steak with grilled tomatoes and herbs.

Whip up the crunchy, citrusy hazelnut topping while the veggies cook so youre done when theyre done.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Chimichurri SaucefromPrimavera Kitchen

These lamb chops take just 10 minutes to cook.

(No, you didnt read that wrong!)

Cajunspiced grilled tofu with grilled bell pepper zucchini.

Get dinner on the table even faster by opting for a store-bought chimichurri rather than making your own.

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