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You Can Grill It All
Great book!! Not only are there over 400 great grilling recipes but recipes for rubs, sauces, and more. The writer also shares some historical information throughout the book making it a great read. Steve Raichlen's PBS show is the companion to this book, as many of the recipes are in there. Considering the price at Amazon this book is a lot of bang for the buck.

Heat up the grill!
We absolutely love this book.It not only has great recipes but step by step directions.We also watch the BBQU on tv.If you like to grill and want to cook something other than the same 'ol same 'ol, we recommend!!

Barbecue USA
Steve Raichlen has created a true grilling masterpiece with this book.It is a must have for the serious grilling enthusiast.It has many fine receipes with detailed explanations of the grilling process. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Barbecue cookery    2. Barbecue cooking    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Methods - Barbecue & Grilling    6. Methods - Outdoor    7. Regional & Ethnic - American - General    8. COOKING / Methods / Outdoor    9. COOKING / Regional & Ethnic / American / General    10. Cooking / Barbecue    11. Gadget cookery   

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Armed with industrial tongs, a basting brush, and over 350 new recipes,chef Jamie Purviance and coauthor Sandra S. McRae (Weber's "corporate poet") step back behind the grill with Read more

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Full Proof
If you follow the recipes and follow the rules for grilling,you will be successful with this great cookbook. It is easy to read and to follow, with great tips that really insure success. Everytime I've used the book,the 3 factors of recipe, time and temperature have always produced a delicious product.

Webers big book of grilling
What a wonderful book on grilling. This is THE BIBLE of information If you read through you will find all the information you would ever want to know.

Excellent and easy recipes
Everything we have tried so far in this cookbook has been wonderful. The recipes are easy and super tasty! ... Read more

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Good Grilling Cookbook
This is a handy guide for anyone looking to find new recipes for your gas grill. I love cooking on the grill, and this book provided some interesting varaitions on some old favorites. Not every recipe was 5 star, but none were terrible. I am certain there is something for everyone.

Easy, quick and great tasting food
I became interested in this book after watching the TV show BBQ Bootcamp on the Food Network (try to watch that show if you can, it will help you understand the logic behind the recipes). Now that I have the book and have tried some of the unusual easy recipes I am more pleased than ever. The Beer Can Chicken alone may be the best chicken I've ever had. It's extra juicy and a little spicier than I would have expected but VERY GOOD.

It ok but get the Bigger version
This book is perfect as a gift for the griller in the family. But the I bought How To Grill by the same guy. A much better buy, more diverse recipes, awsome photos showing you step by step.... ... Read more

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A perfect companion for your Gas Grill
Let me first say that I love barbecuing, and I guess you do, or you wouldn't even be checking this or any other barbecue book. I try to grill my family dinners almost every weekend, so I would have to say that I have put on thousands of barbecues this far. I own several barbecue and grilling books, and this is one of the best. I consider this book great because with the recipes on it I can try every now and then to make something a little bit different (I guess just to avoid a mutiny among my family crew, Ja Ja).
Grass BBQ'ing taken to the next level!
I was always good at BBQ'ing with the Gas Grill, but i ran out of ideas on what to do next. This book is amazing, it opened up a whole new BBQ world to me, and encouraged me to experiment more. There isnt one recipie i tried that i didnt like. My personal favorite is the Briskett!

Excellent Grilling made easy
In addition to great recipes, this book also provides great grilling techniques for the novice and intermediate griller. Following the cooking instructions will always produce well seared, super moist chicken, fish and meats.
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Takes your grilling game to a new level
I thought I knew how to grill well and always got good compliments, but I have learned from this book and it has kicked my grilling up a notch.For example, I've learned to grill my steaks at hotter temperatures for shorter times to produce an outside with a little crust and the middle the way I like it.This is a great book for either gas or charcoal grillers.
Weber's Real Grilling
I purchased this book for my brother's birthday as a companion book to Weber's Art of the Grill.Unbeknownst to me, he was a bit gunshy behind the grill and not at all confident BBQing.I was there for my nephew's birthday and happened to chat with his in-laws who were bragging about how wonderful his newly aquired BBQ was now perfectly paired with his newly aquired skills and recipes thanks to Weber's Real Grilling.He had used a new recipes every day for the 4 days prior to the birthday party and his in-laws were completely thrilled by his newly discovered skills and recipes...he had received an enthusiastic thumbs up at every meal!

great cooking
This cookbook is great. It is easy to follow and produces excellent results.
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Editorial Review

There's a world of grilled food out there, and Steven Raichlen seems to have wandered through all of it the State Department deemed "safe." No Afghanistan, for instance. No Iraq. But not to worry. Any decent conflict produces refugees, and nothing travels quite so easily as your own way with food. So Raichlen availed himself of restaurant cooks in this country where and when he had to--all to get right down to the meat of it.Read more

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For browsing and cooking
For me, cookbooks have two functions. The first is to act as a spur to the imagination. A properly provocative cookbook would be one you could browse through with the same pleasure that you might take in reading an adventure novel. You get to have the excitement without the danger (or the calories). As an added benefit, you increase the store of ideas from which you put together your own cooking. Seen in this light, a book that offers
Barbec ue with Steve Raichlen
This book provides an in depth process for barbecuing in the great outdoors.Steve Raichlen gives you the how to's and a history of barbecuing throughout the world.He uses a classic presentation to discuss the many fine receipes.He also goes into a brief summary of the history of each of the fine dishes.I would highly recommend this book

Not quite what I was looking for
I was looking for a book about BBQ and grilling. What I got was a book of recipes. Not all that bad of a thing, but was looking for more wisdom from the apparent king of BBQ. While gas grilling is pretty straight forward for most cooks, I recently purchased a charcoal smoker/grill and sought info on this whole new area of backyard cuisine.
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Lobel's Guide to Meat
This is a goldmine for explaining the intricacies of meat Such a unique grilling book
The Lobels' have introduced a very nice and unique cookbook with the release of this one.I own several other grilling cookbooks, and there are many good ones out there.This one is my absolute favorite because therecipes are a little more than your basic grilled steak or hamburger. Trythe grilled filet mignon with gorgonzola-scallion compound butter and thesirloin steak with rosemary brushed potatoes and red peppers.Don't forgetto try the barbeque sauce.It's fantastic.The book's contents includetips on grilling, burgers, beef and veal, lamb and pork, poultry, game andgame birds, and sauces, salsas, maranades, rubs and other condiments. There are no fish recipes so if you are looking for that specifically, findanother cookbook.If everything else sounds good to you, you will enjoythis inovative book by the Lobels'.

This book is the best source for grilling meat.
Finally!A book that really tells us everything we need and want to know about grilling meat. As author of 3 cookbooks on grilling, including "Marinades, the Secret of Great Grilling", I can tell you that Iam buying this book for everyone I know who grills meat - and that is justabout everyone I know. It's so well organized that I can find informationat a glance.The recipes are readable, do-able, and taste terrific. ... Read more

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He's outdone himself this time
Paul has outdone himself this time.This is the best BBQ "how to" in print.

Great book for those who like BBQ.
I love to cook, especially out in my backyard with the smoker.If this is you, then you will want this book. It has a plethora of recipes that will make you the envy of your neighborhood.It also explains the differences in slow smoking and grilling. You cannot go wrong in buying this book!!!

Great Barbecue Education
I bought this book under unusual circumstances.The day before I bought it, I complained to my sister I have way more recipes from cook books and newspaper clippings that I could ever possibly make.And I'm trying to eliminate more meat from my diet.So with a glut of recipes and a desire to eat less meat, it would only make sense for me to buy a book with 575 recipies devoted to grilling and slow smoking of dead animals.But I'm really glad I did!
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Truly a chef-as-star cookbook, Bobby Flay's Read more

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great recipes and fun to read!
This is my son's favorite tv chef;I bought this for him for his birthday, and right away made several recipes, that all worked perfectly (often they do not!)The flavors were interesting and the directions clear and helpful.The desserts are fabulous too, especially the ice cream sundae frozen pie;I've already made it twice.The cookbook is a fun read and the recipes delicious!My family loves grilled food and bobby flay just makes it more interesting with his combination of flavors and unusual food pairings.

Awesome grilling
Bobby Flay has great recipes, ideas and techniques for grilling.This book is great and will take a long time to use them all.

Not-easy grilling
I am a huge Bobby Flay fan, and this book turns out some great recipes, but they are very time consuming, difficult recipes.If you want to turn out some high-end barbecue dishes, this book is for you.Be prepared to put in some serious prep time though. ... Read more

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Dutch Oven cooking at it's best
For me as a German "Dutch Oven Lover" this cookbook is an easy and efficient way of learning how to cook with a Dutch Oven; the recipes are explained in detail and easy to change with other ingredients that are handy.
Too Funny
I havn't had the opertunity to try the recipes yet but this cookbook is a great read.The recipes all look basic enough with a good mix of simple supermarket ingrediants as well as wild game recipes.I have about a 1/2 dozen dutch oven cookbooks and these are by far the best read so far.Unfortunatly despite the listing this is *not* spiral bound and wont stay open while cooking hands free.The second book, "more Cee dub's Dutch Oven and other camp cookin" is still spiral bound.

Best ever cookbook!
Never have I laughed so much as I did reading this cookbook.The stories are great and the recipes are even better.I used this book extensively while camping this year and it was the first time I ever used a DO(dutch oven).When my very picky middle daughter started looking for seconds and thirds at our meals, I knew I had learned a good thing.If anyone is just starting out or even is already using a dutch oven, this book is a must have! (Try the blackberry dump cake, I had'em licking out the dutchy!!)You will enjoy and use this book again and again! ... Read more

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Good Book
The recipes are easy to read and follow.Everything I have cooked has turned out.I particularly like the explanations before most sections.I recommend this book highly

Great BBQ Cookbook
Very Easy reading good recipes from rubs, sauces to sides.Everyone will find something to take away from this one. Good idea on the notes pages to write in favorites and modifications.

Now that's cook'in!
I've been cooking Bar-b-que for some time now.I'm from Texas so it comes natural.This book is awesome.I like the way it's laid out and the content is great.I got just what I expected w/ Dr. BBQ's Big-Time Bar-b-que Cookbook.Thanks, Dr. BBQ! ... Read more

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For beginners up to seasoned PIT MASTERS!!
Having read many books on the subject of Barbequing, this is the mostinformational book for simple rubs, amazing sauces, building your fire andsmoking anything from whole hogs to a chicken leg. Take your time readingthis book just as you would cooking great Barbeque.

Expected more recipes for Jack Daniels . .
With all the hype over this book, I was a bit disappointed. It was myunderstanding that all of the recipes had Jack Daniels in the recipes, butI didn't find that many recipes with Jack Daniels.Also, there were veryfew pictures of the food.Other than giving me a lot of recipes forsauces, it gave me a lot of barbequing ideas.

Very tasty, fantastic photo's and recipes. WELL DONE !
Fantastic doesn't begin to describe this "cookbook ".Getting an actual recipe from this book is an added bonus- we found the book justplain fun to pick-up and browse through the exquisite photo's of Americanaand witty text ! ... Read more

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Start with the wings
Barbecued Wings Charlotte Style (p. 44) makes this book worth its fantastic Amazon price. Quadrupled the recipe and served the wings to a backyard party of 75 during the 2006 Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Look forward to preparing more of Mario's tailgating delights.

Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style
I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend.She just loves it!! Thank you, Amazon, for making this a special birthday for a special friend.

Love the Book...
just not the concept of a celebrity writing one. At first I didn't think I needed a celebrity telling me what I'd been doing for years. But after meeting Mario at Charlotte, I changed my mind. He really is into NASCAR!
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"More" Duch Ocen cooking at it's best
The follow up of the first book is based on the same success recipe - easy to prepare, detailed cooking recipes for Dutch Oven's and entertained with amusing and entertaining Tall Tales.
Good reading & recipes
This books tells you the basics of how to get started with dutch oven cooking, and includes very simple recipes for novices such as myself.I enjoy this book!It includes humorous side stories which are good reading.

We want More Cee Dub
After reading Cee Dub's first book and then his new Second book, we can only conclude that it is a must for the camp cook.The recipes are delicious, healthy and easy to produce.Cee Dub also indicates how tospice each recipe up with our own preferred tastes.His tall tales makeyou want to read the book in one sitting.However the recipes make youwant to start cooking.Having lived near the area Cee Dub refers to in histravels, I can imagine seeing him out there on the river and in thebackcountry where I work and play.Cee Dub gives little tid- bits of hintsto make every camp cook more seasoned and makes every upcoming trip a featto look forward to.His stories of "pards" gone by touch thesoul of anyone who enjoys good times, friends and family.I would like toknow the "real story" behind some of the antics going on inCeedub' s camps.I doubt people would ever want to leave with such agracious host, great cook, andeven better story teller.Keep up thegreat work, Cee Dub, we will never put you down! ... Read more

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not the best
you don't really understand how big this thing is until you see the finished product. Which by the way -- there are no finsihed pictures. I actually saw the finished oven on ebay. When it towers over the 6' privacy fence- you began to rethink making it.

Not so helpful
The book gives one set of plans without much discussion on how to modify them.I was hoping for more theory and explaination about size, height, chimney placement etc. a good supplement to The Bread Builders
If you're interested in building a wood-fired oven for baking, this is a good supplement to Alan Scott's essential "The Bread Builders".Provides very interesting historical background, amusing anecdotes and aset of plans which are aimed a bit more squarely at the amateur builderthan Alan's plans. I'm building an oven now using plans interpolatedbetween the two.If you're going to tackle a project like this, get a goodbook on masonry techniques too, or better yet, a video. (Amazon, care toprovide some suggestions?) ... Read more

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Over The Open Fire
This book is a must hav e if you enjoy outdoor cooking.Alot of the recipes can be used indoors.There is more than just recipes, there is background about the Campfire Cafe show.This is a must see show.The pictures that go along with the recipes show you exactly how the food will look.Enjoy outdoor cooking.

A "must-have" for anyone who enjoys preparing restaurant-quality food in the great outdoors
Over the Open Fire is a cookbook dedicated to recipes meant to be cooked over an outdoor fire, whether a campfire or a backyard barbecue. Although Over the Open Fire features a wealth of recipes, it is also packed cover to cover with camping, cooking and grilling tips. Dishes meant to be tasted fresh from the flames range from Sourdough Biscuits to Baked Stuffed Apples, Layered Veggie Cheesecake, Pecan Crusted Chicken, Smoked Pork Ribs and much more. Extensive instructions and full-color photographs on every page make Over the Open Fire easy-to-use and a "must-have" for anyone who enjoys preparing restaurant-quality food in the great outdoors. A bonus DVD offers two hours of instructional and entertaining footage.
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"Why" as well as "how" is important
While one can not truly barbeque on a grill, this guide gets you as close as possible.Good grilling is not rocket science but this book explains what many have learned only through trial-and-error.When trying a new receipe, I always compare it with this guide.While I may prefer sauces and rubs found in my other six grilling books, this is my Bible on how to apply them. Buy this book first and use it as your standard when reviewing others. Of course, like all receipe books, you must use your own good judgement. For example, one receipe says start your salmon fillets skin side down while another says skin side up. (I think skin side up is the right way to go to get better marking and to make it easier to see how cooking is progressing.) I use this book and I give it to my friends.Enjoy!
I'm getting another one for myself
I gave this book to my brother for his birthday.He is a BBQ addict - once flew to Memphis for a week, just to do BBQ research.He rarely finds anything of interest in most books or magazines.He loves this book and within the first 20 minutes of reading it (while we finished assembling his birthday cake) he announced, twice, that he had "found something".Having found the perfect gift, I couldn't be more pleased.

A "Must Have" Grilling and Barbeque Book!
"The Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbeque" is in my opinion a "must have" book for anyone wanting to learn or improve his/her outdoor cooking skills. This book, copyrighted in 2005, appears to me to be an updated and revised version of the similar "The Best Recipe Grilling & Barbeque" book copyrighted in 2001 (which I bought at the same time). After reading through both books, I do not see any reason for purchasing the 2001 book.
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Editorial Review

Ever grill a banana? Want to grill a peach, but not sure what to do next? You need Read more

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Delicious, full-color guide to grilling
Weber is known for great grills and who better to make a cookbook on getting the most out of them.Weber's Art of the Grill is filled with huge, full color photographs of just about every recipe offered, which is a must-have trait for me that many cookbooks lack.The recipies are definitely a little on the "high brow" side, so if you are really just looking for new ways to make burgers and dogs this is not the book for you.But if things like swordfish with mango salsa sound good to you, pick this up right away!

Gas grillers unite! Finally, a book for those who have discarded charcoal.
Those readers who have discarded charcoal and lighter fluid for LPG or NG have often been ridiculed as not truly grilling. And, while I don't subscribe to that myth, cooking with gas can definitely be challenging, and is something of an art. Weber's ART OF THE GRILL has now given gas grillers a leg up into offering outstanding dishes. (If one would enjoy nothing else, the pictures in this cookbook are over-the-top.)
GIVE YOUR GAS GRILL SOME LOVE.
Gas Grills may be looked down upon by VERY serious barbecuers but the fact is a gas grill is probably what most people cook on today due to its ease of use and cleanup.No waiting for coals or wood to get hot, no ashes to dump...
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Not really a Barbecue Book
While this book may come from a barbecue society it mostly deals with grilling instead of smoking. In addition, quite a few of the recipes lacked critical details. The "Champion's" recipes were laughable. I was hoping for more than Useable Recipes
This is a FANTASTIC BOOK. It has a great deal of useable recipes in it. Unlike alot of cookbooks that just have a few. I highly recomend this cookbook. Would give it 10 stars if i could.Happy Barbecueing. It's time to fire up the Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker.

Great source for BBQ recipies
If you buy this book, you wont learn how to BBQ. It doesnt cover enough (or any) on selecting meat, selecting the BBQ smoker, proper cooking technique, etc. But what you do get, that makes this a worthwhile purchase,is a huge amount of great recipies. Where else can you be be looking forBBQ sidedishes like potato salad and coleslaw, and find multiple recipiesof each? ... Read more

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Not Just for Backpacking, Truly Lipsmacking Recipes!
We have 8 backpacking cookbooks including both of Christine's books.Lipsmackin' Backpackin' is by far our most used book in our kitchen.The recipes are easy to follow, use easy to obtain foodstuffs, are tasty, quick to prepare, and are even great out car camping where storage space is still at a premium in our little VW campmobile or for a quick busy nite at home dinner.
Perfect expedition kayak cookbook
This book will become my bible for simple, fast & tasty outdoor meals.

Lipsmackin' Backpackin' - a compendium of excellent recipes
Tim and Christine spent many hours researching this book which was published in 2000. Drawing on their own experiences and that of acquaintances, Tim and Christine have provided us with yummy recipes that reflect many cultures and tastes. Read more

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