The Great American Cookout

By Gregg R. Gillespie

Book Overview

Barbecues, picnics, camping trips, garden parties--everything tastes better and any meal is more fun when it is served outdoors. Featuring festive, illustrated menus for every occasion and hundreds of recipes in every category, this beautiful book includes foolproof grilling and barbecuing recipes and techniques, complete with rubs, sauces, and marinades; cool summer salads, slaws and side dishes; palate-pleasing appetizers, snacks and special treats; luscious desserts--and that's just the food part. Sidebars throughout include decorations, picnic and party games, ideas for entertaining, and more. Full-color photographs of mouthwatering meals offer inspiration and serving suggestions. It's the complete guide to throwing the perfect backyard family barbecue, tail-gate party, Fourth-of-July bash, oceanside clam bake--you name it

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579122353
• ISBN13: 9781579122355
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.6" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Love it!!

This cookbook is different fom other BBQ cookbooks. It has some great recipes, like Beijing Broccoli...it's excellant!!! Most recipes are fairly easy to prepare also. The book also gives you music tips, and entertaining tips for outdoor entertaining!! Overall this is one of my favorite cookbooks. If you purchase this you won't be disappointed.