With the cold winter weather dragging into March, we’re all becoming anxious for summer. Grilling is synonymous with the hot season, where foods such as burgers, potato salad and baked beans are staple dishes. While Iowa is pretty much guaranteed at least another month of frosty temperatures, whip up these tasty dishes and take your BBQ inside.

ZESTY BURGERS

What to do:

BOSTON BAKED BEANS

What you need:

What to do:

Saute onion and bacon with Ω teaspoon olive oil or butter for about 5 minutes. Combine Pork and Beans, ketchup, BBQ sauce, onion powder and molasses or maple syrup in a large baking dish (4-5 quart) or Crock Pot. Add bacon and onion. Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes at 350F or 2 hours in a Crock Pot on high. Stir 2-3 times during baking.

— By Nick Fetty