For those curious about what’s going on under the surface of great BBQ, this introductory guide lays out fundamental techniques in detail, helping even the most novice griller transform into a confident pit master. Chris Sussman, a.k.a. The BBQ Buddha, demystifies concepts like controlling air flow and humidity to perfectly capture smoke flavor in your food, as well as maintaining the ideal BBQ zone temperature, and the secrets to knowing when a cook is complete, which go beyond internal temperature. Chris gives readers a sturdy foundation of knowledge, then shares foolproof recipes demonstrating these techniques in action with additional tips, so your BBQ comes out perfectly tender with incredible smoky flavor every time. With Chris’s specialized background in teaching people the basics of BBQ on his blog, he is able to explain complicated food science in plain, easy-to-grasp language that anyone can understand. Readers are invited to apply their newfound grilling and smoking skills in hearty recipes like Smoked Spare Ribs with Big Red BBQ Sauce, Grilled Fish Tacos with Alder Wood Smoke and Grilled Elote Corn Salad with Apple Wood Smoke. This guide covers barbecuing with the most popular types of backyard grills—the Weber Smoky Mountain grill, the Big Green Egg and other kamado style ceramic cookers, and the trending Traeger grill—not only making it applicable to a huge array of readers, but making it translatable to readers who own (or will want to buy) different styles. Each recipe is adapted for every grill listed above, written with specifications on how to apply the fundamental skills to each cooker and get perfect results no matter what device you use. With this one-of-a-kind beginner’s manual, aspiring grillers and smokers won’t simply be following recipes, but learning to truly master the art of smoking.

Cook better barbecue with expert advice and streamlined recipes Great barbecue doesn't have to mean cooking all day, working through a long list of steps, or buying expensive tools. Easy BBQ breaks down the basics with dishes that keep the prep times quick and the ingredients simple, so you can create crowd-pleasing dishes and have time for happy hour. What sets this grill cookbook apart: Master your grill—Learn how to set up your charcoal or gas grill for different cooking styles and infuse food with smoky notes—without buying extra equipment or adding hours of cook time. Easy cookin'—Get dinner on the table in no time with a wide variety of recipes that use only a handful of ingredients and can be prepped while the grill heats. BBQ cheat sheets—Find surefire tips and techniques in each section that help you grill everything from appetizers to seafood to desserts! Prepare to taste barbecue so good, you won't believe it came from your own grill in a matter of minutes.

Offers advice and tips on operating an outdoor grill, including a list of basic supplies, recipes that accompany lessons on grilling particular foods, and instructions on starting a fire without lighter fluid.

Everyone loves to get the barbecue out on a sunny day – but how often do you end up with blackened steak, raw chicken, or collapsing veggie kebabs? Never fear – Genevieve Taylor, BBQ and live-fire expert and cook, is here to solve all your barbecue problems with 60 foolproof recipes to make your summer party a sizzling success! With clear, simple instructions on how to set up your barbecue for failsafe cooking, what fuel to use, and how to prepare your food, Foolproof BBQ makes outdoor cooking a breeze.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 125 recipes for grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free comfort food dishes for holidays and special occasions NAMED ONE OF THE FIVE BEST GLUTEN-FREE COOKBOOKS OF ALL TIME BY MINDBODYGREEN When people adopt a new diet for health or personal reasons, they worry most about the parties, holidays, and events with strong food traditions, fearing their fond memories will be lost along with the newly eliminated food groups. After suffering for years with a debilitating autoimmune disease and missing many of these special occasions herself, Danielle Walker has revived the joy that cooking for holidays can bring in Danielle Walker's Against All Grain Celebrations, a collection of recipes and menus for twelve special occasions throughout the year. Featuring a variety of birthday cakes, finger foods to serve at a baby or bridal shower, and re-creations of backyard barbecue standards like peach cobbler and corn bread, Danielle includes all of the classics. There’s a full Thanksgiving spread—complete with turkey and stuffing, creamy green bean casserole, and pies—and menus for Christmas dinner; a New Year's Eve cocktail party and Easter brunch are covered, along with suggestions for beverages and cocktails and the all-important desserts. Recipes can be mixed and matched among the various occasions, and many of the dishes are simple enough for everyday cooking. Stunning full-color photographs of every dish make browsing the pages as delightful as cooking the recipes, and beautiful party images provide approachable and creative entertaining ideas. Making recipes using unfamiliar ingredients can cause anxiety, and while trying a new menu on a regular weeknight leaves some room for error, the meal simply cannot fail when you have a table full of guests celebrating a special occasion. Danielle has transformed her most cherished family traditions into trustworthy recipes you can feel confident serving, whether you’re hosting a special guest with food allergies, or cooking for a crowd of regular grain-eaters.

Includes plastic insert with equivalent measurements and metric conversions.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 70 quick-fix weeknight dinners and 30 luscious weekend recipes that make every day taste extra special, no matter how much ​time you have to spend in the kitchen—from the beloved bestselling author of Once Upon a Chef. “Jennifer’s recipes are healthy, approachable, and creative. I literally want to make everything from this cookbook!”—Gina Homolka, author of The Skinnytaste Cookbook Jennifer Segal, author of the blog and bestselling cookbook Once Upon a Chef, is known for her foolproof, updated spins on everyday classics. Meticulously tested and crafted with an eye toward both flavor and practicality, Jenn’s recipes hone in on exactly what you feel like making. Here she devotes whole chapters to fan favorites, from Marvelous Meatballs to Chicken Winners, and Breakfast for Dinner to Family Feasts. Whether you decide on sticky-sweet Barbecued Soy and Ginger Chicken Thighs; an enlightened and healthy-ish take on Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs; Chorizo-Style Burgers; or Brownie Pudding that comes together in under thirty minutes, Jenn has you covered.