Manning the barbecue isn’t really your thing? We too had some reservations when came time to firing up the grill, which sometimes feels as if we’re about to detonate a bomb! But that was before we got our hands on our latest find: the new FlameDisk by BIC. It’s an aluminum disk containing ethanol that we simply place under the grill of a charcoal barbecue—minus the charcoal! Starting it up is quick and easy, suffice to remove its protective film and ignite it using a lighter, preferably of the long variety. FlameDisk will burn for 35 to 45 minutes before extinguishing out on its own, the ideal cooking time for a successful barbecued meal. Now, say it loud and proud: "This summer, I am queen of the grill!"

Approximately $7 at department stores.