Good-quality grill pans come pretty close to achieving the smoky taste of food cooked on an outdoor grill, but they can't mimic the oven-like conditions of a grill with the lid down — or can they? The LA Times Test Kitchen has a great tip for setting up your own "lid" for a grill pan for more evenly-cooked meat and cleaner, quicker cooking. More

Q: I'm looking for a new lower-priced grill, less than $250. I would like it to have high enough heat to sear steaks and cook evenly. A table top will not work, and electric grills seem to produce less heat. A smaller sized grill would be perfect since I normally cook for 1-4 people. Any suggestions?

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S'mores are the classic summer campfire dessert. The components, when eaten together, are a little bite of perfection: gooey marshmallow, crisp graham cracker and warm chocolate. What could be better? How about throwing a little bacon into the mix! More

Ever dreamed of smoking ribs or brisket right in your own back yard? You may think it's out of your reach — buying a smoker may sound intimidating and pricey. But it's not! Even a cheap smoker can give you great results. Timothy of Charles & Hudson recently modified a cheap smoker for better performance — here's a peek at what he did! More

Do you clean your grill with a metal-bristled brush, the type that comes in most grilling utensil sets? A new report warns that consumers should be aware of the potential health threat these brushes pose, as hospitals are treating more patients sickened by accidental ingestion of metal bristles that fall off the brushes and stick to food on the grill. More

Who says you need a grill to cook good ribs? The lack of outdoor space for a grill at my apartment led me to pass up a good many recipes for barbecued ribs over the years. Now I'll be making up for lost time — I do believe I've finally cracked the code to making perfectly tender and mouth-watering barbecued ribs in the oven. More

Planning a low key burgers and dogs menu for this year's 4th of July BBQ? Take a look at this simple tip that will take your hot dogs to the next level! A little prep work will turn your dogs into spiral condiment-grabbing and conversation-hogging BBQ stars. More

Whether you make it from scratch ahead of time or use the premade stuff, polenta can be a quick and easy grilling ingredient. Just slice it up, throw it on the barbecue (or a grill pan), and you have a dish that can satisfy just about everyone from omnivores to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free folks. More

If you've been following The Kitchn this week, you know we've been elbow-deep in all things grilled: grilled hamburgers, grilled salmon, grilled oysters. But lest we forget, meat and seafood are not the only foods that benefit from a little searing heat. Vegetables—all kinds!—are fantastic on the grill. From artichokes to zucchini, here are 24 grilled vegetable recipes that'll have you firing up the grill just for them: More

My Chinese teacher once told me that all Beijing expats start out by learning the same three words: nihao, pijiu, and yangrou chuanr - hello, beer, and lamb chuanr. Those three words are the essentials, because that's all you need to know to get a great dinner anywhere in the city, just find the nearest chuanr stand. More