Fiesta On the Grill [Hardcover]

Daniel Hoyer (Author), Marty Snortum (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 14, 2006

Chef Daniel Hoyer takes a fresh look at what happens when you take south-of-the-border flair outside and throw it on the grill! In this bold new book, Hoyer draws on the flavors of the New World, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the American Southwest as inspiration for a whole new batch of dishes. Filled with over 100 recipes for main courses, side dishes, salads, rubs, marinades, desserts, and more, Fiesta on the Grill also features cooking tips and suggestions, such as proper technique for roasting chiles, types of fuel to grill with, menu suggestions, a complete resource section, and more! Rediscover today's hottest cooking method, and celebrate the magic that an open flame brings to every food it touches.
Chapters include:
An Introduction, overview, and history with techniques, tips and suggestions, grills, fuels, woods, brining, chile and pepper roasting, tempering meats before cooking, and resting after cooking
Dry Rubs & Marinades: Adobos, Mojo, Sweet Spice Fruit Rub, Cracked Pepper-Coriander-Lavender Rub, Orange-Achiote Marinade
Direct Grilling: Lamb Chops Adovada, Mango-Honey Pork Tenderloin, Spicy Turkey Tenderloin, Easy Jerk-Seasoned Grilled Chicken Quarters, Tuna Steaks with Achiote Citrus Glaze, Duck Breast with Ancho Chile-Dried Cherry Sauce
Smoking: Smoked Spicy Beef Brisket with Chipotle Barbeque Sauce, Orange-Flavored Smoked Turkey Legs, Smoked Vegetables
Salsas & Sauces: Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Green Chile Chutney, Tropical Fruit Salsa, Charred Cherry or Pear Tomato Salsa, Cilantro-Pumpkinseed Pesto, Piñon-Apple Chutney

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Southewestern cooking expert Hoyer (Culinary Mexico) offers a varied and mouthwatering collection of Latin American recipes for outdoor cooking. Emphasizing enjoyment-both in the eating and the preparation-Hoyer hasn't misused the word "fiesta" in his title. He opens with a number of basic rubs and marinades that serve as the foundation for his dishes, ranging from a basic Adobo Rub to Orange-Achiote Marinade. All of the rubs can be made in advance and stored, making simple dishes like Smoked Marlin a breeze to put together. Grill favorites like burgers and smoked whole chicken are present, as are more ambitious dishes like Grilled Crab Rellenos with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce and Raspberry-Chile Glazed Chicken Roulade. In addition to basic salsas, he offers a Cilantro-Pumpkinseed Pesto and a Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette. Easy-to-make sides like Jicama Fiesta Slaw, a blend of the crunchy and sweet jicama laced with the zing of citrus and jalapenos, are sure to become staples. With as many sauces and side-dishes as entrees, and a focus on flavor and fun, this should make the short list for grillers with a taste for the southwest.
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From the Inside Flap

With his newest culinary adventure, Fiesta on the Grill, chef Daniel Hoyer proves that there is more to grilling than hamburgers and hot dogs.
In this bold new book, Hoyer draws on the flavors of the New World, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the American Southwest as inspiration for a whole new batch of dishes. From dry rubs and marinades to desserts, there are more than 70 new recipes for your next barbeque.
Fiesta on the Grill includes cooking techniques and processes, menu suggestions, and a resource section. Overflowing with full-color photography and great tips, this brilliant cookbook teaches you how to create many unexpected pleasures and will add a bit of spice to your next barbeque.
Daniel Hoyer first learned to cook as a young boy by helping his two grandmothers in the kitchen. By the time he was a teenager, he began working in restaurants, and he supported himself in college-where he studied preveterinary medicine-by cooking. He finally followed his love of cooking to make his career as a chef. His stint as sous chef for Mark Miller's Coyote Cafe inspired his interest in Mexican and Latin American cuisine.
Chef Daniel has traveled extensively in Mexico, exploring the cooking, as well as the history and culture, of that colorful country. He is currently a restaurant consultant, cooking-school instructor, and guide for gastronomic-adventure tours in Mexico. Daniel also authored the cookbook Culinary Mexico: Authentic Recipes and Traditions. He resides in Pilar, New Mexico, with his family.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; 1 edition (July 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586853767
• ISBN-13: 978-1586853761
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,575,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a chef, author, recreational cooking instructor and amateur keyboard player from New Mexico who now lives in Hanoi, Vietnam. I also conduct gastronomic/cooking tours in Vietnam and Mexico My latest book, a continuation of the "Culinary" series, "Culinary Vietnam is all about Vietnamese food and the history and culture of the food and was released September 1, 2009.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome grill book, March 28, 2011

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I took a class from Daniel at the Santa Fe cooking school, and purchased this book. I love the recipes, and have given as gifts numerous times. The red chile-apple cider glazed pork chops, is one the the best dishes I've ever made and tasted. All the recipes are easy to follow, and the ingredients are readily available. This book rocks!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gourmet Grilling, September 30, 2006

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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"Most cultures throughout the world carry on a tradition of grilling over an open fire with varying degrees of sophistication. In North America, a renaissance had taken place in backyard grilling and barbecue that has become an indispensable part of our cooking culture." ~ Daniel Hoyer

With "Fiesta on the Grill," Daniel Hoyer presents recipes inspired by Latin America, the Caribbean and the American Southwest. There are over 70 recipes to enjoy all year round. The pictures alone make this cookbook collectible. Recipes are divided into main sections:

Dry Rubs & Marinades
Direct Grilling
Smoking
Salsas & Sauces
Salads
Sides/Accompaniments
Desserts

Menu suggestions and a section for resources is included along with an easy-to-use index. What is very intriguing is some techniques like brining chicken before smoking and the variety of dry rubs you can use to enhance flavor. Some of the spice blends include a Red Chile, Seafood, Poultry, Mexican, Island Spice and Smoky Chipotle Adobo. Daniel also includes his famous seasoning blend that can be made with ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Garlic, sea salt, mustard, cloves, coriander, cumin and a delicious smoked paprika for the base for this recipe. What is deliciously surprising is the recipe using lavender and the one using orange zest.

After you learn about the spice rubs, which form the basis for the flavors, the recipes to enjoy include:

Lamb Chops with delicious herbs, spices and sherry
Mango-Honey Pork Tenderloin you can serve with grilled pineapple slices
Oregano Chicken
Raspberry-Chile Glazed Chicken Roulade
Lime-Marinated Spicy Grilled Salmon
Orange-Flavored Smoky Turkey
Cilantro-Pumpkinseed Pesto
Grilled Yellow Potato & Roasted Pepper Salad
Grilled Calabacitas
Fire-Roasted Corn
Coconut Curried Rice and Black-Eyes Peas
Coconut Cornbread Shortcake with Fresh Berries
Mexican Chile-Chocolate Cake

If you are not in love with grilling when you start reading "Fiesta on the Grill" prepare to fall in love! This is one of the most exciting grilling cookbooks you will ever find! This takes grilling to gourmet levels all while presenting recipes that are very easy to follow and your cooking confidence will soar with each recipe you try. I was looking for a recipe for Pumpkinseed Pesto!

~The Rebecca Review