Outdoor grilling is one of the best things about summer, especially with these tips to help you have a fun, safe, and easy clean-up barbecue.

• A pyramid-shaped pile of charcoal in the grill lets air circulate so that the coals heat evenly. Preheat coals about 45 minutes; the fire is ready for cooking when the flames die down and the coals turn gray-white.
• No-burn grilling. To grill foods so that they cook through but don’t burn, place them on the outer edge of the grill and cook with the lid closed. More charcoal will be needed to make the fire last.

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