It's still technically Spring, but given how April showers have quickly passed into sunny May days, now's the perfect time to head to the outdoors and fire up the grates for a pre-Summer cookout.
You could go for the classic sides — or just grab bags of your favorite chips — but putting in some extra effort won't go unnoticed by all your guests who are looking forward to what you'll be heating up on the grill! Click through to check out eight less-conventional sides that will have everyone impressed.
If you're still recovering from a holiday weekend of gluttony, try a little variety on your barbecue by turning to the season's vegetable bounty for a light meatless meal of veggie tacos with grilled guacamole. This recipe, which is packed with fresh produce, calls for bell peppers, zucchini, squash, corn, and eggplant, but feel free to use your favorites, or anything that's on hand at the moment.
Grilling the ingredients for the guacamole creates more complexity, but note that the avocado spread should be cooled before serving, so plan accordingly. If you are short on time, make a more 
These flavorful tacos are surprisingly filling; they're guaranteed to satisfy both your vegetarian and meat-loving friends. Keep reading for this 
Those darn leftover hamburger and hot dog buns! After every grilling party, it seems like they're fated to be tossed in the corner of the pantry only to be discovered several weeks later as a gnarly, green science experiment. Don't let this happen to your buns. While you can always freeze them for the next grilling party, it might not be an option if the buns are crushed and misshapen. If you're looking for ways to waste not, check out our tips for using up those leftover buns.
