A chilly reception.... Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games. Unfortunately, her client won't be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge. An ex-husband from hell.... Patricia McCracken is certain that her obstetrician and her penny-pinching HMO are responsible for the loss of her baby. Now she is suing both, and she wants Goldy's advice on coming out on top. For Dr. John Richard Korman, aka the Jerk, is none other than Goldy's abusive ex-husband. Goldy knows all about John Richard's secret life--but even she is shocked when he's arrested for the murder of his latest girlfriend. A dish best served cold.... As much as Goldy would like to see her ex get his just desserts, could he really be a killer? Soon she will find herself sifting through a spicy mix of sizzling gossip for clues to a mystery that threatens her catering deadline, her relationship with her son and new husband... and even her life.

Building on the tremendous success of Weber's Art of the Grill (over 100,000 copies sold!), the world's best-known and most trusted grilling experts bring us the ultimate in barbecue cookbooks. Destined to become a sauce-stained classic, it's packed with 350 of the tastiest and most reliable recipes ever to hit the grill, hundreds of mouthwatering full-color photos, and countless sure-fire, time-honored techniques and tricks of the trade guaranteed to turn anyone into a barbecue champion. For the chef who's barely flipped a burger to the local grilling guru, here's all the advice and all the fabulous food required to wow the neighborhood--and at a price that's as red hot as the coals!

If you know Emeril, you know that he always takes cooking to the next level. And when it comes to grilling, that means that instead of hamburgers he's making Pork and Chorizo Burgers with Green Chile Mayo. Instead of corn on the cob, he's got Grilled Corn with Cheese and Chile. Anyone can grill a chicken, but only Emeril would come up with Northern Italian–Style Chicken Under a Brick (yes—a brick!). And while we all love peach pie, how about Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey? You've never grilled like this before. The 158 recipes in this book are easy, fast, and make every meal a party. And why should grilling happen only in the summer? Emeril at the Grill is full of techniques for both indoor and outdoor cooking, so you can keep the party going all year round. From drinks (Watermelon Margaritas) to meats (Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, anyone?), from salads (Watercress, Avocado, and Mango Salad) to desserts (ever grill a banana split?), this is a grilling book like no other.

Todd English, an award-winning chef, famous restaurateur and PBS television personality, shares his trademark flavor formulas for using readily available ingredients and translating them into simple, tantalizing dishes at home. In this innovative yet approachable cookbook, Todd shares his trade secrets on how to create fresh flavor combinations. Each combination is presented in a visual equation that allows for an easy, at-a-glance way of seeing what makes a recipe taste outstanding. At the same time, Cooking in Everyday English is a clear, uncomplicated approach to cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients at home. Each of the book's 150 recipes is a new flavor discovery, illustrated with luscious four-color photography. The food covers the gamut from appetizers to soups and salads, vegetables, starch, birds and eggs, meat, fish and shellfish, kids and family dinners, and desserts. A visually stunning cookbook, Cooking in Everyday English features dynamic, visual flavor equations, recipe grocery lists, practical food techniques illustrated with step-by-step photography, and Todd's advice on how to be a flavorful cook with everyday food store ingredients. Having this book in the kitchen is like having a "cook whisperer" sharing tips and sage advice as you cook an evening meal. Like any good teacher, Todd walks readers through each recipe, step-by-step, explaining how each part contributes to the tastiest results. Cooking in Everyday English is a fresh, contemporary cook's companion. And it delivers a visually inspiring treat on every page.

Recalling an earlier era when cooks relied on sight, touch, and taste rather than cookbooks, the author encourages readers to rediscover the lost art of preparing food and use their imagination in the kitchen.

You've grilled hamburgers on the patio; You've grilled chicken on the deck. But you've never grilled anything like this before. Smell the aromas. Get lost in the flavors. Share the passion. Revel in the experience of grilling dishes from around the globe. It's time to fire up the grill and get ready for the culinary trip of a lifetime led by Chef George Hirsch, a man who has perfected the art of grilling on his PBS show Grilling with Chef George Hirsch. Forget the suitcase, the passport, or the airplane. With one browse through Adventures in Grilling you can go to uncharted territory without ever leaving your backyard. From the shimmering sands of the Caribbean to the dense woods of Canada, Chef George uses the smoky flavors of the grill to enhance a cornucopia recipes that will enliven your palate as they, awaken your senses. While traveling with Chef George, it's safe expect the unexpected, so let go of your inhibitions and indulge. Savor the tang of Central America and the Caribbean Islands with zesty Shrimp with garlic and Plantains or out-of-this-world Bermudian-Style Pork Chops. German fare never tasted as good as the traditional Smoked Duck with Apple Stuffing or Spatzle. Go on holiday to the U.K. with the downhome flavors of Shepherd's Pie or Irish Stew. Relish Italian dishes like Caramelized Garlic and Tomato Dip or Bruschetta with a Trio of Cheeses. Paella and Grilled Pork Threads will transport you to the festive atmosphere of Spain. Try to resist Vegetable Spring Rolls or Turkey-and-Black-Bean Wontons from the Pacific Rim. From Canada come hearty Venison Steak and Pork Skewers with Rosemary. Wontons on the grill? With Chef George, reading is believing. His innovative grilling methods are sure to draw you in, and you may never leave your grill again. The beginner and the expert alike are sure to discover new grilling methods. As always, Chef George takes the heat out of the kitchen and cuts down on preparation time by using the grill, making the most complicated dishes a snap to prepare. With Adventures in Grilling, traveling beyond U.S. borders was never so easy. Let your grill take you wherever you want to go.