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The key to good grilling is to recognize that you are setting yourself up to cook in a whole new environment. This is actually one of the main purposes of grilling - to get yourself outside.

A grill is just a source of heat. Just like a stove, it is very user-friendly.

By thinking through the grilling process while still in the kitchen, you can easily gather all of the items that you might need and conveniently carry them to the outdoors area.

I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual.

Grilling takes the formality out of entertaining. Everyone wants to get involved.

Grills are how to achieve a great flavor on meats and vegetables. They bring people together. The smell of them getting started is therapeutic.

Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. Grilling is much more relaxing when you are not trying to juggle a whole collection of plates and bowls as you do it. If your grill doesn't have enough workspace - and they almost never do - set up a table right next to your grill.

I started cooking when I was 18 years old, and now I have restaurants all over the world.

Grilling outside with my parents at the Jersey shore. We would grill lobster and corn in the summer.

One thing you don't want to do as a host is be running around all evening. Do as much as you can ahead of time, so all you have to do is grill the main ingredients.