Add Smoky Flavor to Your Summer With These Recipes and Tips [Video]

When summer comes, all our senses go on high alert — it’s as if they know the season is going to be a little extra. The sun is brighter longer and later in the day, beckoning us to take a morning walk, eat lunch alfresco, and watch the stars come out at night. The warm, sultry air calls for a quick dip in the nearest lake, ocean, or swimming pool. Tart cherries, tangy tomatoes, fresh basil, and sweet peaches brighten our plates and awaken our palates. 

And when it’s time to make dinner or get together with friends, we embrace the action outside, lighting up our grills and smokers. The aromas that come from them make our mouths water and signify that good times and delicious foods are ahead.

Join us on the nearest patio, deck, park, or backyard to invite a little smoke into your summer. School may be …