Firing up the backyard grill in the summer is as American as apple pie. Who among us hasn’t enjoyed a flame-kissed steak, burger or dog on a hot July afternoon? But your grill’s summer menu shouldn’t ...

Use a kitchen towel to hold your oyster. "It's the safest way to be," Kolender says. Put the kitchen towel flat on a surface.

The smokiness and tenderness of grilled oysters make them a nice alternative to their raw counterparts. But it's hard to avoid a grilling disaster when your oysters are wobbling on the grates and tip ...