Karen Adler

Any party with Karen Adler and Judith Fertig at the helm is bound to be a success. With 100 creative, delicious recipes for entertaining with the grill or smoker, BBQ Bash is the key to partying with a touch of panache, from casual backyard get-togethers to more elaborate ''black-tie'' barbecues. The versatile dishes - from elegant appetizers and entrees, to refreshing sides and salads, to decadent desserts - offer all the flavor and flair of crowd-pleasing party food without any of the fuss. Recipes include Pancetta-Wrapped Radicchio, Fennel, and Potato Bundles; Creole Coffee-Rubbed Filet Mignon with Silky Crab Butter; Piquillo Pepper-Stuffed Chicken with Salsa Verde; Provenal Grilled Salmon with Rosemary and Mint Aioli; Grilled Pink Grapefruit and Orange Salad with Avocado; Planked Portobellos with Fresh Herb Grilling Sauce; Wine-Splashed Peaches, Plums, and Berries; and Golden Raspberry Meringues with Pistachios. A comprehensive introduction spells out all the information anyone will ever need to know to host a dazzling barbecue bash from start to finish, with tips about charcoal and gas grilling, smoking, skewering, stir-grilling, planking, stovetop smoking, and even stocking the bar, setting the tables, and selecting the right music. Sidebars throughout feature time-saving, party-planning, and food-presentation tips, as well as suggested themed menus, cocktail suggestions and recipes, recipe variations, and much more.

The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie

Bbq Bash

Judith Fertig

Got wood? You should. Cooking on a plank is the simplest way to infuse your food with the subtle taste and aroma of smoke. Best part is, you don't need a fancy rig, special equipment, or complicated directions to start planking. All you really need is a board and this book. With the 25 essential techniques you'll find in these pages, you'll be planking like a pro in no time - outdoors and in. This book features tempting fare such as Griddle-Planked Brie with Amaretto-Peach Chutney and Cranberry Conserve, Plank-Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Cheese- and Herb-Stuffed Planked Portobello Mushrooms, and Garlic and Rosemary-Slathered Planked Pork Chops. Armed with this concise and handy primer, anyone can become a planking and grilling pro in no time!

Techniques for Planking

If all you're cooking on your grill is meat, you're missing out! From garden to grill to fork, nothing tastes better than freshly harvested vegetables grilled to perfection alongside savory meats and plump grilled fruits. The Gardener & the Grill is the grilling guide for gardeners, seasonal eaters, and "flexitarians" everywhere, and anyone enamored of the powers of the grill - not just during the summer months, but all year long! Keep the grill hot long after summer's finished with recipes like: Planked Butternut Squash with Sage and Brie Grilled Gazpacho a Blackened Fish Po'Boy with Grilled Green Onion Mayonnaise Pizza Primavera Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Yellow Peppers Tandoori Turkey Burgers Grill-Baked Apples with Cinnamon Nut Stuffing With seasonal recipes, tips on grilling for preserving, a burgeoning "griller's pantry" of rubs and versatile sauces, and more than 100 vegetarian recipes, The Gardener & the Grill is the must-have resource for eager and experienced grillers and gardeners alike.

The Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill

The Gardener & the Grill

Grill experts Karen Adler and Judith Fertig demonstrate just how easy it is for anyone to make delicious, perfectly grilled or smoked fish and shellfish.

300 Foolproof Recipes for Everything from Amberjack to Whitefish, Plus Really Good Rubs, Marvelous Marinades, Sassy Sauces, and Sumptuous Sides

Fish & Shellfish, Grilled & Smoked

Judith M. Fertig

300 Foolproof Recipes for Everything from Amberjack to Whitefish, Plus Really Good Rubs, Marvelous Marinades, Sassy Sauces, and Sumptous Sides

Don't let the tiaras fool you: Adler and Fertig may advocate having fun while cooking, but they are serious about barbecue. They just know that women approach barbecuing differently than men: thinking about the whole meal, how to prep efficiently, how to energize leftovers, how to get creative with their recipes. The authors present all the basics, from ingredients and equipment to technique and preparations. Then they expand the repertoire by offering a variety of marinades, sauces, sides, and more sophisticated recipes. Factor in their queenly charm and wit, and you'll have as great a time reading as you do barbecuing.

The BBQ Queens' Big Book of BBQ

This new title from the authors of The Gardener and the Grill is backyard grilling like never before, with an emphasis on the fruits and vegetables usually neglected in favor of steak or barbecued chicken. Each recipe makes the most of seasonal American ingredients and flavors like bourbon, bacon, blackberries, country ham, maple syrup, pomegranates, craft beer, pecans, and sweet onions. In the winter, you can make Ember-Roasted Brussels Sprouts basted with browned butter or Barbecuer's White Bean Cassoulet, and in the warmer months, Planked Chicken Breasts with Chile Lime Sofrito, Root Beer Ribs, and Grilled Banana Splits. And with inventive techniques such as ember roasting and flavored wood smoke, each recipe is perfect for date nights, family dinners, and tailgate parties. Celebrate the magic of flame-kissed food on the grill all year round, with vegetables straight from the American garden.

Farm-Fresh Foods for the American Grill

Red, White, and 'Que

BBQ Bistro will take your barbecue from yum to ooh-la-la, bringing the charm and flavor of the French bistro to your own backyard. Authors Karen Adler and Judith Fertig share their favorite quick and casual bistro recipes for a hot grill. With recipes like Grilled Salmon Benedict, French Feta and Charentais Melon, Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with Onion Straws, and more! BBQ Bistro will expand your barbecue repertoire and encourage you to play with different flavors and techniques, from adding a hint of smoke to cheese, to turning an eggplant into easily grillable paillards, or getting the perfect char on a steak. It also offers classic French sauces, sides, and small plates you can pair with any meal anytime of the year. With tips on grilling and preserving, BBQ Bistro is a must-have for any griller and will satisfy all of your barbeque desires, mais oui!

Simple, Sophisticated French Recipes for Your Grill

BBQ Bistro

Shares 100 quick-prepare recipes for weeknight grilling, pairing each recipe with a two-page spread for convenient reference, in a volume that features healthy cooking tips, coverage of a range of grilling techniques, and directions for preparing such options as Grilled Vegetable Roll-Ups, Tandoori Turkey Burgers, and Artichoke Pizzas. Simultaneous. $100,000 ad/promo.

Making Meals Fast and Fabulous

Weeknight Grilling with the BBQ Queens

The BBQ Queens have created more than 350 delectable, doable recipes for grilled, smoked, barbecued, planked, stir - grilled, and rotisserie - cooked food in The BBQ Queens' Big Book of Barbecue. Adler and Fertig cover every step of a meal; shopping lists and tips for easy ingredient preparation, how to keep the mess and the cooking time to a minimum when possible so that weeknight dinners are a breeze, and how to grill extra food in order to have great leftovers for meals throughout the week. They lay the groundwork for expert grilling and smoking with clear explanations of basic techniques, then they encourage backyard cooks to branch out and experiment with new versions or flavors. Special sections and photographs throughout highlight the adventures of and recipes from Grill Gals and BBQ Babes - women from all over the country and all walks of life who grill and smoke and want to spread the love. Don't let the tiaras fool you, Adler and Fertig are as serious about the art of barbecue as they are about having a royally good time. The BBQ Queens' Big Book of Barbecue takes a fresh look at the power of outdoor cooking, harnessing it to create practical, delicious meals with a relaxed attitude.

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