News Tie Fresh Herbs to a Basting Brush Mayonnaise in marinades, sauce on a stick and burger patties basted with butter: We polled some of our favorite grilling experts to get their most extraordinary ideas for everyday cooking. By Kristin Donnelly Kristin Donnelly Kristin Donnelly is a writer with nearly two decades of experience crafting stories and recipes for editorial publications, books, and brands. She was a food editor at Food & Wine for eight years. Kristin is the author of two cookbooks and co-host of the Everything Cookbook podcast. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 31, 2015 Share Tweet Pin Email Chef Robert Del Grande swears by his grandmother's trick: "I saw her do this when I was a kid. She would tie fresh herbs to a brush and baste chicken on the grill with it. Some things just stick in your mind." 20 Grilling Tips Tip 1: Baste burgers with butter Tip 2: Dip meat in cold water Tip 3: Use mayo in marinades Tip 4: Crisp vegetables in ice water Tip 5: Tenderize in onion juice Tip 6: Add yogurt to marinades Tip 7: Prevent bones from burning Tip 8: Sweeten rubs just a little Tip 9: Leave some fat on steaks Tip 10: Grill your sauce on a stick Tip 11: Cook ribs low and slow Tip 12: Know your ribs Tip 13: Create faux wood flavor Tip 14: Grill with real wood Tip 15: Tie fresh herbs to a basting brush Tip 16: Use a citrus squeeze Tip 17: Try different leaves Tip 18: Wrap delicate fish fillets Tip 19: Build one fire for two dishes Tip 20: Plan for leftovers More Great Grilling Tips & Recipes QUENTIN BACON Ultimate Grilling Guide © Cedric Angeles Grilled Chicken Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit