Grilling season is here! We love cooking out at our house. We just had a new stone patio laid down, so we are ready—really looking forward to enjoying our outdoor space this year. I got in the mood a little early, shooting this cover feature on summer grilling for USA Weekend Magazine: “Cookout 2.0: Refresh Summer Favorites.”

Mmm…Horseradish, Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Burgers, Creamy Potato Salad with Egg, Peas, and Chives, Grilled Fruit Sundaes with Strawberry Sauce. These dishes are all wonderful, rich summer classics—and these recipes by Contributing Editor and Registered Dietician, Ellie Krieger give them her usual smart, healthy updates.

Lisa Cherkasky styled all of the shots in the feature. A talented food writer, as well, Lisa also wrote a special feature on “Summer Grilling Food Tips” for a USA Weekend slideshow, also featuring my photographs and her styling.

What a great way to welcome summer—Marty will be firing up that big green egg soon… Happy grilling!