you can’t go wrong with grilling some burgers and hot dogs during the warmer months, but why do we limit our barbecues to the basics? it’s time to get creative with our food and put a twist on the classic bbq dinner.

cooking a la plancha, the spanish phrase for grilling on an iron plate or griddle, is a growing trend for barbecue enthusiasts. to master this type of cooking, a cast-iron griddle is used over a charcoal grill or gas barbecue, depending on preference, along with essential grilling utensils. whether you’re cooking beef for tacos, a stir-fry with vegetables, breakfast foods or anything too small to sear on grates, plancha style is transforming the way we cook. 

if you’re new to the art of cooking a la plancha, experts from napoleon grills have these useful tips to help you master the technique.