I love food cooked on the grill, but I hate actually USING the grill, because I have such a hard time figuring out when the grilled meat is DONE! It's not so difficult with seafood like shrimp or even salmon, but when it comes to a nice steak or -- hardest of all -- chicken breasts, my cooking is totally hit or miss. What's the secret?

Since my husband has cottoned on to the fact that I do actually know how to operate the grill and therefore can't try to shirk grilling duty on to him all the time (rats!), I decided to do some research and solve the mystery once and for all. But first I should probably confess my horrible grilling technique ...

When it comes to camping, some like to rough it a little bit more than others. Personally, I'm fine giving up some luxuries, as long as my meals consist of more than trail mix. 

There's something about eating a hearty meal out under the stars that just makes everything more delicious. While hot dogs and s'mores are easy standard fare, there are plenty of other great dishes you can make over a campfire that won't make you miss your stove at all. Here are eight of the best campfire recipes of all time.

The following is a post from our sponsor, Brawny.

There are so many fun, easy and delicious ways you can add a patriotic punch to your party that you’ll want to use them all summer long, not just on July 4th! No backyard bash planned? Serve them up at snack time and surprise your kids with a flagtastic treat.

You've planned the perfect outdoor party -- the barbecue is ready, delicious foods have been marinating overnight, the outdoor games and seating are all set, and the guests are excited. Then it rains! Whatever you do, don't cancel. You can survive an outdoor BBQ even in the rain.

Here are some tips on what to do when your BBQ gets rained out.

Grilling season has officially started -- are you ready? I'm no expert, but I have been grilling long enough to know that cooking with fire is NOT the domain of men only. If you don't already, this could be the year for you to own that Weber grill. It's one of the easiest ways to cook food. Why do you think men like it so much?

Grilling isn't fool-proof, though. I've learned this the hard way. (Not that I'm a fool ... um, never mind.) Here are eight grilling mistakes I've made and how you can avoid them.

Get your grills ready, Monday is Memorial Day. I probably feel this way every year, but it seems particularly unbelievable this year that it's here already. At least we have the promise of delicious food to ease the harsh reality of the year flying by, and there's nothing more promising when it comes to Memorial Day food than burgers.

All burgers aren't equal, however. Sure, you can just toss them on the grill with a little salt and pepper and they'll be good, but there are so many other ways to make them even better. Here are 10 burger recipes that kick things up and will make your Memorial Day burgers the most memorable.

I can't tell you how much I love these tomatoes. They are without a doubt my favorite side dish of all time, and sometimes we even eat them as a great, light dinner. They're grilled tomatoes with mozzarella and basil, and they go perfectly with pretty much anything.

They're as easy as can be too. This is a recipe I've adapted from several ones I've found over the years. I think it's the perfect mix of garlic, tomatoes, and creaminess. Once you make them, they will become a must-make every time you fire up the grill.

Tired of making the same seven or ten dishes over and over again for your family's dinner? Of course you are. You're just as sick of cooking that damn chicken as your kids are of eating it. CafeMom Studios' new series, Dinner Boot Camp, will pull you out of your dinnertime rut. Hosted by the U.S. Army's finest chef, Sergeant First Class Rene Marquis whips you into cooking shape. On today's episode, he shows us how to prepare and grill a delicious flank steak with warm bean salad and corn on the cob. He also shows us how to tell when the meat is done, and how to properly cut a flank steak. Fall in line, moms, and get cooking!