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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Just about every food can be grilled outdoors. Whether you have a portable charcoal mini-grill, or a monster-size gas grill, the joys of outdoor cooking are one of the great pleasures of summer. But there are a few basic food safety rules you’ll want to follow to avoid foodborne illness and to keep your grilling experience a positive one. Keep your hands clean! Wash them with soap and water after you’ve handled raw meats, poultry, or fish. Or keep a bottle of hand sanitizer handy. Having bacteria on your hands is one of the biggest culprits for foodborne illness. Avoid cross-contamination. Separate raw and cooked ingredients. That means cutting surfaces (use paper plates for easy disposal) and marinated foods. Put your meat, chicken, or seafood in a large ziplock bag, add the marinade, and keep refrigerated. Do NOT re-use the marinade on the cooked food. Throw it out! Keep some aside before you marinate the food if you want to use it later. Use a meat thermomet...