grilling

I hate using brushes for basting on the grill. Cleanup is a mess and the brushes invariably end up with singed bristles. For a quick and easy substitute, try a handful of shredded corn husks, tied in a bundle with another piece of husk. A couple of nice large romaine lettuce leaves work pretty well, too.

I got this one from America's Test Kitchen. Grill brushes are best at removing food stuck on the grill grate, but they can wear out quickly. In a pinch, create a makeshift "brush" by using a crumpled wad of aluminum foil held in a pair of long tongs to scrape off a hot grill grate. More »