Hot Weather Sizzle
With many dining venues currently off-limits, backyard grilling will shine even more than usual this year. Most frugal cooks know the basics. For carnivores, they involve cheap but tasty meats and DIY barbecue sauce and rubs. For vegetarians, it's all about the glory of grilled vegetables, seasoned with a dab of olive oil, salt and pepper, and maybe a squirt of lemon. And who doesn't love a low-cost grilled dessert? But even if you shy away from outdoor cooking because of the perceived fuss and expense, these simple barbecue tips should get the fires burning. (Wonder what the pros do? Check out these 27 Barbecue Recipes and Tricks From Celebrity Chefs.)