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Appetites: How to get your grill marks just right

Cutting into some freshly grilled steaks
Cutting into some freshly grilled steaks, prepared by chef Beth Dooley.
Tom Crann | MPR News

We joined chef Beth Dooley for a backyard cookout recently where she showed us the best ways to prepare a few grilling staples — including steak and asparagus.

Click the audio player above to listen to her conversation with MPR News host Tom Crann.

And check out this guide for some tips on keeping all your food safe in the summer heat.