This way any drippings do not fall on the fire . Steam on the grill. It's a very safe method with virtually no mess. If you open the foil a bit near the end the smoky flavor penetrates. Finally, use lots of grilled veggies and even fruits, with smaller portions of meats as condiments.
Kids can prepare a huge salad.
Also, experiment with the newest version of vegetarian burgers, or hotdogs. When you do use charcoal, choose the hardwood chips or chunks rather than briquettes, which contain petroleum by-products. Old Time charcoal is made by a Westport company and readily available. All hardwoods burn slower and don't leave a chemical aftertaste. With the gas grills, you can add natural wood chips for flavor.