The Grilling Book: The Definitive Guide from Bon Appetit

"The Grilling Book is a super-smart collection of techniques, foolproof recipes, and stunning imagery."

—Mario Batali

"Indispensable. Chock-full of recipes tested and approved by the trusted editors of Bon Appetit, it's sure to make you a master of all things grilling."

—Tom Colicchio

"This beautiful book makes one of America's favorite culinary pastimes accessible to anyone. The recipes are easy to follow yet refined. It's a testament to Adam Rapoport's appetite for style and taste."

—Marcus Samuelsson

"Bon Appetit's new bible on live-fire cooking is one you'll want to keep close at hand every summer. If you're new to the grill, the easy-to-follow recipes, protein- specific technique tips, and time-saving tricks will help you get started."

—Matt Lee and Ted Lee

"I love Bon Appetit's vibrant and refreshing take on grilling. If you've never grilled before, or have an expert hand, this book is a must."

—April Bloomfield

No one anticipates summertime cooking more eagerly than the grilling enthusiasts at Bon Appetit. The glowing embers, the sizzle of a well-marbled rib eye as it hits a hot grill, the bracing slaws and perfectly charred kernels of sweet corn—Bon Appetithas always brought the delicious alchemy of grilling to life in the pages of the magazine.

Now home cooks will discover their ideal grilling companion and coach inThe Grilling Book. Offering more than 350 foolproof recipes, dozens of luscious full-color photographs, crystal clear illustrations, and plenty of plainspoken, here's-how-to-do-it guidelines, The Grilling Bookwelcomes you to everything that is sensational (and sensationally simple) about grilling.

Here are thick, juicy steaks that need no more than salt and freshly cracked pepper to create an unforgettable meal; baby back ribs rendered succulent and fall-apart tender with flavor-rich rubs and a shellacking of barbecue sauce (plus the secret cheat method that makes them ridiculously easy to prepare); moist fish, seasoned and grilled quickly over a hot fire; irresistible grilled flatbreads, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, creating the perfect canvas for every topping you crave. Not to mention the salads, slaws, sides, and drinks that complete the perfect grilled meal.

Whether you've been grilling for years or have never bought a bag of charcoal in your life, The Grilling Bookis the only book you'll need in your backyard this summer—or any summer.