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Master the Art of Grilling Salmon

Nothing is better than being outside and grilling on a beautiful summer day. Choose salmon for a light, summertime dinner! First, you need to decide if you want to buy farm raised or wild salmon. The first noticeable difference is the appearance. Wild salmon offers a better taste, texture, and

The Best Brine and Gravy For Your Next Turkey

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Weber serves up another great recipe. Didn’t think a turkey could be cooked on the grill? Think again! Why not try something new this Thanksgiving and treat your loved ones to a brined and barbecued turkey? Once you taste a turkey that’s been grilled, you’ll never

Smoking Meat is Smokin’ Hot!

Photo courtesy of Weber We are heading into the long weekend, which means one thing: it’s time to get grilling! Why not change it up this long weekend and try smoking your meat on the grill? Weber's SmokersIf you own a smoker you are likely one of 59% of Canadian grillers

Portable grills for BIG outdoor fun!

If you are looking for the perfect on-the-go grill for camping, tailgating or taking to the beach or on a picnic, then look no further! The 2015 Weber Canadian GrillWatch Survey reveals that Canadians are heavy outdoor grillers with over 40% grilling away from home. With that in mind, Weber-Stephen,

The 4-1-1 On Gas Grilling

When buying your next gas grill, a little research will pay off. Big time. Buying a grill is a big deal.  It is, after all, an outdoor appliance. Grills are not complex machines, but understanding the basics of grill construction can help you get the best grill for your money

Grill Your Way To Sweet Satisfaction

Slowly but surely, the seasons are changing. The sun is a little later to rise, and a little sooner to set. Whether we like it or not, fall is on the way. Before it makes its presence known with plunging temperatures that call for comfort food, chunky sweaters and curling

Get Grilling with Fresh Summer Flavours!

Vegetarians can't enjoy the grill? That's old news! You don't have to be a meat-eater in order to make delicious meals on the grill. No matter what dietary restrictions you have, the grill can be a versatile tool to experiment with healthy ingredients and new flavours! In fact, we could

Meet Your New Favourite Burger

Combining the salty zing of bacon, the intensity of blue cheese and a hefty dose of ground chicken, all wrapped in a smoky blanket from perfect grilling, these burgers are a hit. Whether you’re serving them at your next dinner party or on a quiet Sunday night, smoked chicken burgers

Revamp a BBQ Classic

There are two kinds of people in this world: burger people and hot dog people. We prefer to remain neutral on that one. But this week, it is all about the good 'ol hot dog! While we appreciate the classic ketchup and mustard combination, there are tons of ways to

Burger of the Week: Cabo Beach Cheeseburger

Who couldn't use a vacation? You don't have to be in Cabo to experience a little taste! With the weather finally starting to share a bit of sunshine, why not bring Cabo to you with this easy, cheesy and delicious recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground beef 4 slices bacon

Cover Your Grill

With all the rain we were are going to have this week, it is still no excuse to ignore your barbecue! Weber offers covers for any and every type of barbecue to ensure that the rainy day blues don’t get to you and no rusty reds get to your grill.

Burger of the Week: Weber’s Extreme Burger

Spice up this week with something extreme. No more boring, mundane, mustard-and-ketchup-only kind of burgers. We're talking bacon, garlic mayo, guac and all your favourite toppings. Push your taste buds to the limit! WEBER'S EXTREME BURGER SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 25 minutes GRILLING TIME: 6-8 minutes INGREDIENTS MAYO: ?  cup

Top Tips for Grilling Salmon

Nothing is better than being outside and grilling on a beautiful summer day. Now that the days are longer, we can get out more and be active. Sometimes biting into a big, juicy burger isn’t what you want after a day of being active. Make a light dinner by choosing

All About Marinating: Letting It Soak In

If you’ve got some time before you’re preparing to fire up the grill, why not try adding a burst of flavour to your meal by preparing a marinade? Marinating your food before you grill it will give the meat a tender quality, and produce a juicy finished product. Not only

Ten Tips for Grilling Greatness

Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up (fingers crossed, because in Canada, you never know!) you might be preparing to start grilling more often. But don’t rush out to your barbecue just yet! Weber's Big Book of Burgers: The Ultimate Guide to Grilling Backyard Classics offers ten

Grilling 101: Annual Cleaning

The 25th annual Weber Canadian GrillWatch™ Survey tells us Canadians are passionate about their grills – 84% of us grill at least once a week or more during the barbecue season. But shockingly, only 17% of Canadians know what is involved in cleaning their gas grill properly. Unless you want

How to Grill Fruits and Veggies

Grilling isn’t just for meat-lovers. While carnivores steak a claim (pun intended) on grilling season, Weber makes it easy for vegetarians and vegans to also enjoy this summer! Weber’s New Real Grilling: The ultimate cookbook for every backyard griller by Jamie Purviance features easy instructions and tips for grilling everything

Gas Grilling Made Easy with Weber’s Spirit Series

Last summer, Weber conducted a survey to uncover the truth about Canadians and their love for grills. Weber discovered that 20% of Canadians owned two or more grills and preferred Weber as their number one grill of choice. With Weber’s wide variety of 2013 gas and charcoal grills out for
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