These Grilling Accessories Will Make Your Cookout Much Easier

It's safe to say the warm summer weather and grilling season is finally here to stay. Music to everyone's ears after a few long—dare we say, interminable—months cooped up indoors. There's really no better time to break out the barbecue and enjoy the bulk of your meals al fresco.

You don't need much. With just a grill or a smoker and some basic tools, you'll be well on your way to delicious burgers and dogs. But the right grilling accessories can open up a whole world of possibilities, if not simply make putting together a great cookout menu even easier.

From spatulas with built-in lights for those late-night meals, to baskets that securely cradle entire fillets of fish, and larger-than-life "claws" to help you shred big, smoked cuts to perfection, these cool and useful barbecue tools all have one important thing in common: they instantly up your BBQ game. And—here's a big hint if you're looking for something to give dad for Father's Day—they all make great gifts.