Everybody Grills, by the editors of Creative Homeowner, is a cookbook for people who love to grill. This thorough collection of recipes for appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts, as well as sauces and marinades, are all made from simple ingredients with easy instructions. The Grilled Salmon Tarragon recipe featured below offers a peek into the delicious offerings available.
How to Grill: Techniques for Successful Outdoor Cooking
The first chapter gives concise instructions on how to grill in general, bbq essentials, caring for the grill, and general tips on how to grill a juicy chicken, make savory seafood and succulent steaks.
Grilling Meats: Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork & Poultry on the Grill
Everybody Grills begins the recipe section with meats, and there are plenty of them. Try a Mediterranean style burger with Pita Pocket Lamb Burgers with Spinach & Feta. Also delicious are Hickory Beef Ribs, Drunken Pork Chops, and BBQ Orange Chicken.
Perfectly Grilled Seafood & Outdoor Side Dishes
Grilling seafood can be tricky, but the simple recipes in Everybody Grills are crowd pleasers. Try Chipotle Shrimp, Lobster Tails with Brown Sugar Sauce or Herbed Whole Salmon on the Grill. A nice collection of side dish recipes include Mexican Potato Salad, Buttery Bourbon Scallions and Outstanding Onion Rings.
Desserts, Marinades, Sauces & Rubs
Grilling fruits outside for a delicious dessert creates a relaxed, natural connection to summer. Try Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Puree, Grilled Banana Splits, or Smoked Pears with Berry Compote. A chapter on marinades, sauces and ribs will keep grilled meats and seafood flavorful. Recipes include Adobo Marinade, Indian Spice Rub, and Georgia-Style Mustard Sauce.
Summary
Everybody Grills does a fine job of covering the full-range of grilling options, while also giving instructions and tips helpful to a beginning grill master. Big full-color pictures help make selections from the many mouth-watering recipes. A wonderful gift for cooks, Everybody Grills is comprehensive enough to serve as a cook's only grilling guide.
Recipe Excerpt:
Grilled Salmon Tarragon Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup light cream
Instructions:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Sprinkle salmon fillets with salt and pepper; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients to medium saucepan; bring to a slow boil.
- Grill salmon over medium-high heat until flesh is just opaque throughout.
- Drizzle with sauce, and serve.
Title:Everybody Cooks
Author:Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher:Creative Homeowner, 2008, 304 pages, $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-58011-208-6
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