Need an excuse to throw a barbecue this spring? Say it's for your psychological well-being: Psychology Today reports that barbecues are actually great for your mental health for a few reasons. More

I suddenly find myself in possession of a grill, my own patch of outdoor space, and thanks to years of yardless city living, absolutely zero grill recipes in my collection. Help! What should I grill first? More

This spring our grill has been getting quite the workout and it seems that every Sunday we find ourselves grilling up skewer after skewer of vegetables. Since there's only two of us in the house, we have lots of leftovers, but eating the same side dish for the next five days can get a little boring. Here are five ways to cook once on Sunday, then eat grilled vegetables for the entire week — without getting bored at all. More

Temperatures are creeping higher (finally!) and we are absolutely itching to get outside. For us, that definitely means hot dogs on the grill and some beers in a cooler. These six microbrews are our top picks for sipping in the sun while waiting for the grill to warm. More

For those who follow my words closely here at The Kitchn it will come as no surprise when I once again sing the praises of my metal skewer. It's the first thing packed in the essential kitchen box on moving day, it has a home front and center in our space instead of being hidden at the back of a drawer somewhere and it's used almost daily. Want to know why I'm so in love with this seemingly simple unitasker? More

The LooftLighter makes us feel like we should run around the room pretending to be Harry Potter and yelling "Lumos!" But is it a piece of wizardry, or a silly toy? We are torn. This lighter doesn't use chemicals and would replace every match in your kitchen and camp box — is it worth the price? More

As snow blankets the East, and as the West Coast becomes the Wet Coast, talk of grilling and eating outdoors brings nothing but a hollow laugh. It is cold and wet out there; grilling seems far away. But now is exactly the right time to revisit June, and to remember the warmer times that are coming. They are not so far away after all, and when they do return, be prepared! Here are 20 tips and recipes to bookmark now for sunnier days.

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Just because the leaves have started to turn doesn't mean it's time to pack up the grill and say goodbye. Sure it's easy to get excited about using your oven again without making the whole house sweat, but your grill can take you all the way into winter. Check out these tasty ideas to keep that taste of the open flame a little longer! More

I've been seeing these small, mild Japanese peppers popping up on menus lately. Have you? More

Tamales are the first thing to come to mind when we think of using corn husks in the kitchen. But there are other ways to use them, too, whether in dishes or when setting the table: More