Cooking outdoors on a barbecue grill is the great summer pastime. Also known in other countries as barbecuing, grilling is an affordable, convenient, and delicious way to entertain at home. But grilling up the perfect burger, steak, or chop can be a challenge.

This easy, step-by-step guide shows readers how to use the grill as an oven to bake cobblers, breads, and other unusual items, and smoke and cure meats using a standard gas or charcoal grill.