Grilling is fun to do all summer long. You love to get out there and soak in the sun while making some great tasting food in the process. But, for many, as soon as the leaves begin to fall, it's time to pack up the grill until next year. Why do this when this tool can be used all year round to produce wonderful, and healthy foods?.

Here are 7 things you need to know about grilling.1. It happens all year round. Face it; there is no real reason to put the grill away. Do you have a covered patio or a spot in the garage to set it up? If so, then do so. Keep the tank full and grill away.

The grill will provide you with heat if it is really cold outside.2. The flavor can be even better. During the winter months, many people eat more hearty foods.

And, because of this, it can often be duller tasting foods. If you love the taste of flamed cooked foods, you'll love them even more during the winter months.3. Caution?Caution.

You should keep the lid of the grill blocking any fierce wind that is coming in. And, you should always keep the top of the grilled closed to insure a sanitary location to cook. Just as you would during the summer months, make sure to keep the grill clean and well stocked to insure that when you want to grill it's available to you.

4. Winter Veggies. Winter time vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, squashes and others are excellent on the grill. Take a few minutes to clean and prep them, cover with olive oil or a light spray of butter and grill away. This is a great way to affordably eat in season veggies with the taste of the grill on them.5.

Potatoes on the grill. One of the most eaten foods during cold winter time months are potatoes. If you love them, make them and cook them on your grill.

Cut up and place inside of a tin foil wrapper, season and grill to your hearts content.6. Smoke Away. Smoking ribs or steaks on the grill during winter is an excellent way to enhance their flavor.

Just keep the lid down and regulate the temperature. There is no reason not to love it. In fact, when Super Bowl Sunday roles around, your place will be the place to be to enjoy excellent foods.7.

Fruits And Dessert. Fruits on the grill make an excellent dessert too. What a better way to get in some healthy foods that are full of flavor? Just slice, coat with a little butter and grill away.Grilling during the winter or fall months does mean that you should take extra precautions.

You'll want to insure that everything remains clean and if possible store the grill in the garage or other indoor area too keep from debris blowing in.And, when you do cook out there, be careful not to burn yourself as well. Other than that, there is no good reason why your grill should not be burning today.

By: Pam Aran