Grillin’ and Chillin': How To Grill the Perfect Meal

Summer's well underway, what with all the pool parties, lazy afternoons outside that turn into barbecues and bonfires that really need some grilled snacks.

It's time to take your grilling game up a notch, so our friends at House of Warmth helped us find the best collection of tutorials and recipes across the web to infuse your outdoor meals with extra summer fun.

1) If you're going to grill steak, make sure you cook it right:

And don't forget to let your steaks rest! It's been through a lot and you want to retain the juices.

2) Sometimes you just have to sink your teeth into a good, juicy burger. Here's some advice for cooking it right on your own grill (and how to avoid burgers sticking to the grill):

3) No need to run inside to make the sides! Click here for Pillsbury's instructions for grilling seasoned carrots and potatoes.

4) Of course, there's no real limit to what you can grill. Bon Appetit has a great collection of 60 grilling recipes. Our mouths are watering at the sight of that grilled shrimp and grilled salmon!

5) S'mores are easy, but what if you want to grill up something a little more sophisticated? The Cooking Channel has a great collection of grilled dessert recipes, from grilled pineapple and pound cake to grilled stone fruit pouches.

And, of course, you need a great grill or outdoor kitchen to really fire these recipes up. If you're ready to replace or upgrade, House of Warmth has a wide selection of grills, outdoor kitchen equipment, fire tables and patio furniture. Stop in at 449 Danbury Road, New Milford, and tell them we sent you!