Synopses & Reviews
More than 70% of American households own a gas or charcoal grill and use it at least several times a year. If only most grilling cookbooks weren’t unwieldy tomes! If only traditional cookbooks were laid out with the physical realities of backyard grilling in mind! Enter Knack Grilling Basics. Combining instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills with each recipe, it is a must for anyone who grills. In addition to 100 great recipes for chicken, steak, burgers, veggies, and kabobs, Linda Johnson Larsen discusses gas versus charcoal grills, including the difference in taste, convenience, and price. And she covers all the new gadgets—such as wok grills, grill toppers, corncob baskets, rib racks. Sidebars describe shortcuts, how to use convenience foods, useful tools, simple variations, additions like sauces and rubs, and make-ahead tips.
• 100 recipes plus 250 variations
• 350 full-color photos
• Covers both gas and charcoal grills
• Step-by-step photography for every recipe
Synopsis
More than 70% of American households own a gas or charcoal grill. If only most grilling cookbooks werent unwieldy tomes whose layouts overlook the realities of backyard grilling! Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills. In addition to 100 great recipes for chicken, steak, burgers, veggies, and kabobs, Linda Johnson Larsen discusses gas versus charcoal grills, including the difference in taste, convenience, and price. And she covers all the new gadgetssuch as wok grills, grill toppers, corncob baskets, rib racks. Sidebars describe shortcuts, how to use convenience foods, useful tools, simple variations, additions like sauces and rubs, and make-ahead tips.
• 100 recipes plus 250 variations
• 350 full-color photos
• Covers both gas and charcoal grills
• Step-by-step photography for every recipe
Synopsis
More than 70% of American households own a gas or charcoal grill. If only most grilling cookbooks weren't unwieldy tomes whose layouts overlook the realities of backyard grilling Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills. In addition to 100 great recipes for chicken, steak, burgers, veggies, and kabobs, Linda Johnson Larsen discusses gas versus charcoal grills, including the difference in taste, convenience, and price. And she covers all the new gadgets--such as wok grills, grill toppers, corncob baskets, rib racks. Sidebars describe shortcuts, how to use convenience foods, useful tools, simple variations, additions like sauces and rubs, and make-ahead tips. - 100 recipes plus 250 variations- 350 full-color photos- Covers both gas and charcoal grills- Step-by-step photography for every recipe
Synopsis
Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills.
Synopsis
MAKE IT EASY! Grilling may be the worlds oldest culinary pastime, but that doesnt mean its easy. While anyone can char a hot dog, for results guaranteed to please a hungry crowd, you need to know the rules: what equipment is right for you, how to set it up, how to add flavor to your meats and vegetables, and, yes, how to properly cook the food.
Knack Grilling Basics is a quick-reading, picture-driven guide to preparing delicious meals outdoors. The first such reference for visual learners, it covers everything from basic tools to all the new gadgets, from recipes for meat, poultry, fish, and veggies to using delicious marinades that reduce harmful chemicals produced when cooking over fire. Inside you'll find: 350 full-color photos
Charcoal vs. Gas Grills * Grilling Gear
Rubs * Marinades
Steak * Burgers * Hot Dogs
Chicken * Pork * Ribs
Salmon * Shrimp * Scallops
Kabobs * Veggies
About the Author
Linda Johnson Larsen is the author of many cookbooks, including
The Joyce Lamont Cookbook and
Knack Quick & Easy Cooking, and is the Guide for Busy Cooks at About.com. She has
created and tested recipes for major foodcompanies since 1987. Linda has written articles for Womans Day, and her recipes appeared regularly in Quick & Simple magazine. Debi Harbin is a top food photographer in Orlando, Florida, and a member of the three-person 2008 Florida State Champion Team in barbequing.