Customer Reviews

Born to Grill: An American Celebration

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What a delight to try the recipes that are tried and true leaving a novice like me to utilize them and immediately feel like the Jamison's were my personal teacher. While this "art" is not truly practiced among some circles, the authors convey the importance of having some background information to enhance the true meaning of grilling which makes each trial for me a meaningful experience. Every imaginable food that can be grilled is covered in this book and includes recipes for those who wish to watch the fat calories a bit. The Jamison's have really made grilling an integral part of the new millenium by publishing this book which is a "must" for anyone with a present or future desire to do the best in grilling.

I'm a novice griller and my husband is an experienced griller. We have both been enamoured with the book. The history and comments are entertaining and informative, and every recipe we've tried has been mouth-watering. We only need more time on the weekends to explore new recipes. The rubs consist of combinations we would never have considered adn the results have been delectable!

I am not a great fan of these authors' smoker cookbook, but that has not had an impact on my appreciation of this volume. It has become very well marked up by splatterings of bbq sauce over many months of frequent use, as I'm sure it will be for anyone else who delves into the vast array of recipes it contains.

Love this book...well orgnanized by type-of-food. As a beginner/intermediate griller, I get a lot out of it since the book supplements the (savory) recipes with tips and tricks on grilling techniques; e.g vegetable grilling techniques in "Getting Fresh in the Garden," and tips on picking the best cut of meat in "Serious Steaks." The cider-and-brown-sugar salmon (with spice rub) is one of my favorites...also love their beer-braised onion recipe in the burger section. I'll be heaping burgers high w/ these from now on.

I'd also never tried tricky scallops before and the timing was right on -- plus the paprika-rub spiced them up. If you're just starting to grill, check this book out - recommend it.

Born To Grill: An American Celebration is a comprehensive, highly recommended compendium offering more than 300 sizzling, satisfying recipes for the backyard cook and griller. From Pale Ale Porterhouse, Old-Timey Big 'Un Burger, and Calypso Chicken Breasts, to Sizzled Shrimp with Lemon Noodles, Vegetables Verde Quesadilla, and Grilled Banana Split, these are wonderfully presented, fun, imaginative, delicious and nutritious dishes that would grace any meal, indoors or out!

This has some great recipes..all the ones ive tried so far have come out fantastic but..the one problem I have is in the sauces and rubs recipes. PLEASE tell us what type of meat these go with. It would be easier to use if the the rubs/sauces were categorized by what meat they go best with. If not for that I would rate it 5 stars.

This is a must for any fan of grilling. Even if you think you're an expert, this book will teach you many invaluable techniques. In addition, you get great recipies on burgers, steaks, poultry, fish, seafood -- you name it. Recipies for traditional side dishes included.

This book is definitely not for the low-fat consicous griller (there are many derogatory references to the "food police").

I highly recommend it for anyone who likes to grill.

We have used the recipes in this book for a grilling demonstration day at our store for years. The book contains recipes for out of the ordinary menu items you wouldn't think of cooking on the grill. The last recipe I prepared was for Tortilla and Tomato soup, it was incredible. I'll never be able to eat Campbells again without thinking of these flavors. The other nice thing about this book is that it still covers the basics like dogs and burgers with advice on how to make them the best you've ever tasted.

Beside most of the recipes is a highlighted section on optional ways to prepare them. These suggestions give you the chance to alter the recipe each time you prepare it.

The section at the end on side dishes lets you put together a complete menu of grilled items and those prepared on the stove. This is one stop shopping for dinner ideas!

Excellent Sequel to the Jamison & Jamison collection! These books are starting to take the premiere positioning in my cookbook collection! This is also a must have!!! I feel like a BBQ/Grilling Genius when I finish reading their books and family and friends marvel at the results! Do yourself a favor-get the book! Great for gifts! ed saunders

I bought this book for a friend's birthday. I got the hard cover edition a few yers ago and I love it. I especially love the bbq pizza.