The absolute best burgers, potato salads, sides and drinks!

Julia Child has a tip for you. No Images? Click here       Though summer doesn't officially arrive til June 21, Memorial Day sure does feel like a springboard into it. With a long weekend on the horizon, there's no better time to look through some GORGEOUS recipes and have a cookout. We've got tons of new ideas for you to try below. Also, did you know that 43 percent of Americans are afraid to find out what's in hot dogs? We'll tell you the reason for that, plus we've got a ridiculously easy way to clean your grill that makes the worst part of grilling a whole lot more bearable. Have a happy weekend! XO, Kristen   Every recipe you need for the long weekend Grilling season is here! Take a spin through our favorite recipes for burgers, sides and drinks. We all tend to have our old stand-by recipes, but it's fun to mix things up once in a while. Here's the inspiration you need. 15 new ways to make burgers 21 better veggie burgers that'll make you a believer 22 outstanding pasta salads 13 great potato salad recipes, because it's about time you found a new one 26 delicious ways to mix up sangria 50 more grilling recipes to cover all your needs   Grilling hack Dirty grills are no good for obvious reasons. Leftover bits of old, burned food can not only taint the flavor of what you're cooking, but old grease and fat can also spread harmful bacteria. But beware of cleaning off your grill with a brush, because metallic bristles have been known to cause health problems. We've got the easiest — and safest — method to thoroughly clean your grill. All it takes is a towel, some tongs, a few sheets of aluminum foil and a little elbow grease. GET THE INSTRUCTIONS   America's hot dog anxiety   Americans eat 20 billion hot dogs every year, but 43 percent of us are too scared to know what’s in them. Find out what we're so afraid of, and learn about some healthier alternatives. READ MORE   Don't forget dessert Strawberries are just beginning to come into season in many northern climates, so take advantage while the picking is good and make one of the most all-American desserts you can bake up, strawberry shortcake. 13 DELICIOUS TAKES   Eat on: Julia Child Reveals The Secret To Making The Best Potato Salad How To Cook Great Burgers, And The Mistakes You Should Avoid How To Make A Spiral-Cut Hot Dog, The Best Way To Upgrade Your Wiener   HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe