Best Books

Dressed to Grill is certain to appeal to the way women cook today: fast andfurious, with a healthy nod to low-fat ingredients.

Soaked, Slathered, and Seasoned: The Complete Guide to Flavoring Food for the Grill

This update of the classic ode to the top 100 barbecue joints around the U.S. has a completely new design with photos, trivia, detailed locations of great eating joints, sidebars about sauces and sides, columns about cook pits and shack architecture, sections devoted to Texas ribs, and much more.

Do you live for the joy of cooking outdoors? Get ready to turn routine grilling into high ceremonial cooking, because Ron Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk, international barbecue champion, is ready to share his recipes with backyard cooks. From stories of the competitive barbecue circuit to recipes that will blow your guests away, Barbecue Secrets is the ultimate guide to the barbecue lifestyle. The book includes over 100 recipes for rubs, marinades and sauces, side dishes, seafood, desserts, drinks, and meat dishes. You will find the Classic Burger Deluxe, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Championship Barbecue Chicken, and Texas Slow-Smoked Brisket. Recipes are categorized as Classic Everyday, Asian, Mediterranean, Southwestern, and Championship Q, making it simple for readers to identify related dishes and plan a menu with ease. Rockin’ Ronnie provides an insider’s view of the fascinating world of competitive barbecue. His humorous anecdotes and historical facts make Barbecue Secrets an essential guide for backyard gourmets everywhere.

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