Bring on Barbecue Season

This classic cookout fare is easy enough to feed the family on a busy weeknight because the homemade barbecue sauce is made with common pantry ingredients. Store the extra sauce in the fridge for up to ten days and brush the leftovers over ribs, pork chops and steak.

These tiny turkey sliders are the ideal size for toddler hands and can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer until needed. Serve them to little ones for lunch or dinner, or pass around trays of these bite-sized burgers as an easy appetizer at your next summer soiree.

The charred edges, wilted leaves and crisp core make this updated version of the classic Caesar salad memorable. Like all Caesar salads, it's best served as soon as the leaves are dressed. Top the salad with sliced chicken breast, hard-boiled egg slices, shrimp, or sliced steak for a complete meal that's ideal for warm-weather cooking.

Gather your friends and impress them with these savoury yet simple beef kebabs guaranteed to please everyone around your table. The basic prep work can be done up to eight hours in advance, leaving you with plenty of time to mingle before the beef hits the grill.