Summer is about halfway through. Have you dusted off your grill yet?
If you’re looking for some recipes or inspiration for your next cookout, try one of these books from JMRL:
The Big Flavor Grill by Chris Schlesinger – Move your grilling into the twenty-first century! Don’t waste your time marinating. Instead, spend your time building big, bold, vibrant flavors with almost no effort. Grilling masters Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby have replaced time-consuming brines, marinades, and basting sauces with quick and powerful pre-rubs and intense post-grilling flavor boosters to slap on your favorite meat, poultry, fish, seafood, and vegetables hot off the grill.
Where There’s Smoke by Barton Seaver – This second cookbook from Barton Seaver (For Cod and Country) sends the rising authority on sustainable foods to the grill, where he showcases his love of fresh, organic produce, fish, beef, and poultry. Emphasizing seasonal vegetables and accompaniments as much as the protein, Seaver serves up mouthwatering recipes designed to celebrate the spirit of togetherness, and gives the nitty-gritty on fueling your fire; cooking and flavoring; and ways to eat smartly and healthily.
Bobby Flay’s Grilling for Life by Bobby Flay – A collection of recipes instructs readers on the importance of discerning good carbs from bad carbs, sharing a wealth of barbecue tips and recommendations.
Good Housekeeping Grilling Cookbook – A collection of 111 delicious, fully tested recipes for the grill features detailed information on preparation and cooking time, calories, and nutritional breakdown, as well as information on charcoal, gas, and electric grills; cooking utensils and equipment; seasoning tips; and safety procedures.
Guy on Fire: 130 Recipes for Adventures in Outdoor Cooking by Guy Fieri – In a cookbook filled with full-color photos, tips and advice, the Food Network star shares his favorite techniques and recipes for outdoor cooking through the year along with recipes for delectable desserts, flavorful sauces and condiments and delicious drinks.
This book is incredible! As someone new to grilling, it’s really accessible – and has such a basic format. But it also is excellent for long-time grillers who might want to find new recipes to fire up their tastebuds. Yum.