Burgers and summer go hand-in-hand. This year, you don’t have to shy away from big, juicy burgers because of concern over calorie and fat content. Just make sure you know your burger basics!

Start with lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or salmon and a clean workspace. Or, try one of our vegetarian recipes that even meat-eaters will love. Next, heat your grill to perfection with tips from guru Steven Raichlen. Then make sure to cook your burgers to the proper temperature with our Cook It Safe Calculator.

What are you waiting for? Fire up that grill and get cooking! And once you've mastered burgers, it's time for all those savory sides.

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