I'm no Joey Chestnut, however the warm Summer weather has left me a little crazy for hot dogs. My favorite frank to eat is one that's been dressed up, Chicago-style, but since the authentic specialty toppings aren't always easy to obtain on the West Coast, I went a different route this past weekend. This tropical topping doesn't contain any of the same ingredients, yet it nonetheless achieves a Read more

Although Summer's prime hot dog season, don't forget that the 'cue isn't just limited to hamburgers and red meat. In fact, one can cook just about anything over a flame. As Food Network host Ellie Krieger once told us, "So many more things work on the grill than people realize!" After seeing Steve Raichlen's recipe for grilled ice cream balls, we're convinced that literally anything is possible Read more

Want to mix it up for your next BBQ? Try these recipes that feature fruit as a key player. The unexpected combination of smoky and sweet is sure to be a big hit! Blueberry-Glazed Ribs Grilled Fruit Kebabs Citrus Chicken Under a Brick Chicken Smothered in Raspberry BBQ Grilled Lamb With Blackberry Relish Spice-Rubbed Ribs in Cherry-Zinfandel BBQ Read more

With a gaggle of TV shows, books, restaurants, and endorsements under his belt, it's hard to imagine what else could be on the horizon for Guy Fieri. But at this week's Winter Fancy Foods Show, we managed to find out. The man himself was there to launch his first-ever line of supermarket condiments. While we didn't spot him in person, we did get to check out his barbecue sauces and salsas. Read more

As a 2011 culinary New Year's resolution, we here at YumSugar have been all about eating more meatless meals; they're not only better for our wallets and our health but also have less of an impact on the environment. Not ready to commit to vegetarianism full-time? You can still make your mark by partaking in meat-free Mondays or vowing to eat less meat. One of my favorite fast and easy dinners Read more

I have already declared my love for pork and berry recipes, and now I have to add chicken smothered in raspberry BBQ sauce to the top of my berry tempting list. Initially, I thought my recipe experiment had failed, since vinegar and lime juice made the simmered sauce a touch too tangy. Rather than add more to it, I left it overnight in the fridge, and thankfully the sweetness from the berries Read more

Already, I'm pining for the fish sandwiches that I enjoyed on my culinary tour of Maui. That's why, for dinner tonight, I'm going to re-create this casual, kid-friendly meal in the comfort of my own home. Don't be intimidated by the idea of throwing a delicate protein like fish on the grill. Just opt for a firm-fleshed species, like striped bass, being sure to dry it completely before putting it Read more

During our berry tempting month of blueberries, I was obsessed with the versatility of blueberry sauce. Similarly, with an abundance of blackberries, I simply couldn't resist making a pared-down version of blackberry jam. Never one to pass up a solid salty-sweet combo, I used the ripe flavor of blackberries as a plummy counterpoint to salumi, melted cheese, and mustard. The end result is Read more