Grilling for Dummies [Paperback]

Bryan Miller (Author), John Mariani (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) | Publication Date: April 29, 1998

What could be better than mixing great food and the great outdoors? Grilling For Dummies brings together two favorite pastimes—cooking and eating—into one easy-to-understand book teeming with tried-and-true barbecuing tips and tasty, mouthwatering recipes. Here's the best place to discover or improve your grilling skills:

• Explore the tools of the trade—what you need, and what you don't
• Select different types of grills based on their advantages and drawbacks
• Use hardwoods, charcoal, briquettes, self-igniting coals, and flavoring woods
• Check out a Griller's Glossary to mastering the inside lingo on grill-speak
• Season your grilled delights with spices, herbs, sauces, rubs, and marinades

Authors and grill gurus Marie Rama and John Mariani include a list of their favorite BBQ shacks around the country, and they offer ten timely tips for hosting successful outdoor patio or tailgate parties. And Grilling For Dummies features more than 130 tantalizing recipes—including recipes for sauces and side dishes (as well as health-conscious recipes for low-fat cuisine)—that enable you to prepare an infinite variety of gastronomic marvels on the grill!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Hot for your Hibachi, warming up for the Weber? Grilling for Dummies is the perfect guide for the home grillmaster. It doesn't matter if you can't tell a briquette from a Rockette or if you just won your third Michelin star cooking on your grill, this book is one of the best guides available. Like all books in the popular Dummies series, Grilling for Dummies is clear, concise, and thorough. Part reference, part cookbook, and part cooking class, no coal is left unturned. The book covers the gamut with 130 recipes, including everything from the basic burger to wild game to fruit (yes, grilled fruit, and it's not bad). There is an excellent section on vegetables and vegetarian fare, and many ideas and recipes are given for low-fat grilling. Different techniques are presented in depth, including barbecue, smoking, marinades, and rubs. Authors Marie Rama and John Mariani cover every step in the grilling process, from lighting the fire to setting the table. Especially good are the technical sections that address ingredients and prep work, covering subjects as diverse as working with chilies or butterflying lamb chops. Rama and Mariani also win the food diplomat's award for deftly avoiding the regional squabbles that define the barbecue world. Lexington, Kansas City, Texas, Ohio, and other styles are touched on without playing favorites. Read the section on ribs, prepare them all, and draw your own battle lines. Unusual for the Dummies series, but welcome, is the section of full-color photographs illustrating what your food should and can look like with a little effort. This is a solid book for anybody interested in becoming a better backyard chef. --Mark O. Howerton

From the Back Cover

"One of your most important tools for the grilling season."
—Chef Keith Famie, T.V. Host of Famie's Adventures in Cooking

"Here is a wealth of information for turning the great American cooking machine into a tool for creating contemporary, sophisticated dishes."
—Alfred Portale, Chef-Author of Gotham Bar and Grill Cookbook

Over 130 Recipes Guaranteed to Whet Your Appetite!

Serve Up a Savory Slice of Summer — All Year 'Round! Turn your backyard into the best barbecue joint in town! With dozens of outstanding recipes, sizzling advice on grills, fuels, and all the accessories, plus exclusive tips from the grill masters, you'll get the coals burning and a feast grilling in no time — succulent steaks, country ribs, tangy chicken, and tender veggies … any day of the year. Fire Up the Grill!

• Get the lowdown on grilling equipment and all the fancy utensils available
• Add flavor to your fire with mesquite, walnut wood chips, and more
• Choose the right timing and trimmings for the perfect burger
• Spice up those classic dishes with great marinades, rubs, and sauces
• Try new recipes for pork, lamb, fish, veggies — even sandwiches and pizza!
• Find out about the ten best barbecue joints in America

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (April 29, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764550764
• ISBN-13: 978-0764550768
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,037,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grillicious, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Grilling for Dummies (Paperback)

This book will turn a novice griiler (like me) into a pro (also like me). The recipes included with this title are worth the price. The glossary is very useful as are the tips. You'll laugh, you'll cry (see: Onions). Great book. Good day.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for entertaining!, August 16, 2004

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Fruit Loop (Down South) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grilling for Dummies (Paperback)

I bought this book after reading "Cooking for Dummies" as a second level course in cooking. Since nobody has died after eating my barbecue, I'd say the experiment was a success. From equipment to recipes, this book has something for everyone who wants to experience the adventure of The Grill.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars some good recipes, but nothng more, June 2, 2007

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Erik K (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grilling for Dummies (Paperback)

I wish I had a chance to browse this book before I bought it. I was also hoping for some guidance on how long to cook various cuts of meat and so on. While there is a little of that, it's scattered among various recipes and not very useable. Should really be called "Grilling Recipes for Dummies".