Not to mention, you get to be outside!

Growing up, my family enjoyed spending time around the table and sharing a meal together.

While my mom was the head chef indoors, my dad was the master of the grill.

Grilled Sea Bass with Charred Tomato & Corn Salad

Photo: Matthew Benson

To me, grilled foods taste like nostalgia and will always be synonymous with warm weather.

Luckily, we have several delicious grilling recipesfromeasy veggie sidesto protein-packedmain dishesto help walk you through the process.

Here are a few reasons why I can’t get enough.

Grilling your steak takes about half the time of roasting it, like in ourSheet-Pan Steak & Potatoesrecipe.

All that needs to be cleaned is whatever you used to prepare foods and eat your meal.

This helps me to use less while maximizing flavor and nutrition.

We have plenty of nutritiousgrilling recipesthat showcase the flavor of the season to help inspire you, too.

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