Getting ready for outdoor grilling on the 4th of July

Welcome to summer barbecue season! Here's some of the best vegetarian grilling tips, ideas, tricks and of course plenty of tasty barbecue recipes, to get you ready for the biggest barbecue event of the year. Get a head start with some practice on your indoor grill before the big day. Pictured: Zesty grilled seitan

Vegetarian barbecue recipes A complete resource including everything from gourmet corn on the cob to grilled apple pie.

Vegetarian grilling tips Learn the basics before firing up the grill. Vegetarian food has less fat than meat, so you need to make a few adjustments if you're used to meats dripping in fatty juices.

Tofu grilling tips Like seitan, tempeh, and many store-bought meat substitutes, tofu can work well on the grill, and it's much cheaper than many other alternatives if you're grilling for a crowd.

Vegetarian potato salads Use tri-colored potatoes (red, regular and purple - err, blue!) for a patriotic side dish.

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