As a professional cook, most of the restaurant kitchens I’ve worked in have been somewhat puritanical about gadgets. Our talent is on display, not the machines we work with, so we keep our tools basic ...

Hot dogs can be rather forgiving on the grill. Hamburgers are easy, too, but pose slightly more of a challenge if you're trying to nail a certain temperature. From there, though, grilling can become a ...

A butterflied or spatchcock chicken is a great choice for the grill. It cooks faster and delivers juicy meat and crispy skin. May is National Barbecue Month and that brings up the age-old debate of ...

Never end up with burnt-on-the-outside, raw-on-the-inside chicken again. Although a marinade isn’t strictly mandatory, it’s an easy way to boost the flavor (and often, texture) of grilled chicken.

The Restaurants: Compass Rose and Maydan, both in Washington, D.C. What They’re Known For: Drawing on family history and culinary training to explore the nuances of different Middle Eastern cuisines.