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Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
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Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended.
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The Barbecue Bible
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+
Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
Brilliant, 23 Mar 2008
Fantastic book, easy to understand recipes and ingredients are generally in the supermarket. I highly recommend this book, even on cold winter evenings or dinner party events.
BBQ-TASTIC!!, 09 Jul 2004
This is a really comprehensive guide to grilling. It offers all the traditional aspects of North American grilling and lots of international variations too, from Cambodian Dipping Sauce to Puerto Rican Pig Powder. It's a fascinating insight and into the secret world of BBQ-ing and packed with top tips about cooking in general. The book has a great glossary and is a really enjoyable recipe book. Highly recommended.
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How to Grill
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
Brilliant, 23 Mar 2008
Fantastic book, easy to understand recipes and ingredients are generally in the supermarket. I highly recommend this book, even on cold winter evenings or dinner party events.
BBQ-TASTIC!!, 09 Jul 2004
This is a really comprehensive guide to grilling. It offers all the traditional aspects of North American grilling and lots of international variations too, from Cambodian Dipping Sauce to Puerto Rican Pig Powder. It's a fascinating insight and into the secret world of BBQ-ing and packed with top tips about cooking in general. The book has a great glossary and is a really enjoyable recipe book. Highly recommended.
BBQ KNOW HOW, 31 May 2007
This is a great book it gives you all the basics you will need, the section on setting up your BBQ types of heat tools are of great help,without doubt if you cant cook a real ace Barbie with this book give up and settle for a take-away,GREAT BOOK,GREAT VALUE,(watch your waistline)
Comprehensive guide that is excellent value for money, 04 Aug 2006
I looked at a lot of books on barbequeing before settling on this one. There are many with decent recipes and glossy pictures but they lack detail on the techniques needed. This book is a comprehensive guide containing comments on equipment, detailed instructions on techniques and recipes. There are lots of useful photographs illustrating the techniques. As might be expected the book is particularly strong on American food, but also contains recipes from around the world (yakitori, sates, kebabs etc). Overall a no nonsense book, somewhat lacking in artsy photos but full of useful information. The paperback in particular is excellent value.
An excellent guide to BBQing and outdoor cooking, 08 May 2003
I've been a fan of BBQing for many years now, but could never find a book combining techiques of bbqing with a large selection of mouth watering and tantalizing recipes. Well this book does both! It starts from the basics on different types of BBQs; from gas, to charcoal and even electric. How to start them, how best to cook and of course literally hundreds of recipes. These range from the down right bizarre like the 'Grilled lettuce' to the jaw droppingly tasty 'Beer can chicken'. It gives recipes for all kinds of meats, fish, vegetables and desserts, and is suitable for the complete novice to the most experienced pitmaster. Anyone who wants to start BBQing or already does should buy a copy. You'll never want to cook indoors again!!
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
Brilliant, 23 Mar 2008
Fantastic book, easy to understand recipes and ingredients are generally in the supermarket. I highly recommend this book, even on cold winter evenings or dinner party events.
BBQ-TASTIC!!, 09 Jul 2004
This is a really comprehensive guide to grilling. It offers all the traditional aspects of North American grilling and lots of international variations too, from Cambodian Dipping Sauce to Puerto Rican Pig Powder. It's a fascinating insight and into the secret world of BBQ-ing and packed with top tips about cooking in general. The book has a great glossary and is a really enjoyable recipe book. Highly recommended.
BBQ KNOW HOW, 31 May 2007
This is a great book it gives you all the basics you will need, the section on setting up your BBQ types of heat tools are of great help,without doubt if you cant cook a real ace Barbie with this book give up and settle for a take-away,GREAT BOOK,GREAT VALUE,(watch your waistline)
Comprehensive guide that is excellent value for money, 04 Aug 2006
I looked at a lot of books on barbequeing before settling on this one. There are many with decent recipes and glossy pictures but they lack detail on the techniques needed. This book is a comprehensive guide containing comments on equipment, detailed instructions on techniques and recipes. There are lots of useful photographs illustrating the techniques. As might be expected the book is particularly strong on American food, but also contains recipes from around the world (yakitori, sates, kebabs etc). Overall a no nonsense book, somewhat lacking in artsy photos but full of useful information. The paperback in particular is excellent value.
An excellent guide to BBQing and outdoor cooking, 08 May 2003
I've been a fan of BBQing for many years now, but could never find a book combining techiques of bbqing with a large selection of mouth watering and tantalizing recipes. Well this book does both! It starts from the basics on different types of BBQs; from gas, to charcoal and even electric. How to start them, how best to cook and of course literally hundreds of recipes. These range from the down right bizarre like the 'Grilled lettuce' to the jaw droppingly tasty 'Beer can chicken'. It gives recipes for all kinds of meats, fish, vegetables and desserts, and is suitable for the complete novice to the most experienced pitmaster. Anyone who wants to start BBQing or already does should buy a copy. You'll never want to cook indoors again!!
It was excellent., 29 May 1999
George Foreman's book was a real delight to read and to cook from. The recipes were easy to make and did not take a lot of time. You could also find most of the ingredients easily. Of course having the George Foreman Grill helps tremendously.
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
Brilliant, 23 Mar 2008
Fantastic book, easy to understand recipes and ingredients are generally in the supermarket. I highly recommend this book, even on cold winter evenings or dinner party events.
BBQ-TASTIC!!, 09 Jul 2004
This is a really comprehensive guide to grilling. It offers all the traditional aspects of North American grilling and lots of international variations too, from Cambodian Dipping Sauce to Puerto Rican Pig Powder. It's a fascinating insight and into the secret world of BBQ-ing and packed with top tips about cooking in general. The book has a great glossary and is a really enjoyable recipe book. Highly recommended.
BBQ KNOW HOW, 31 May 2007
This is a great book it gives you all the basics you will need, the section on setting up your BBQ types of heat tools are of great help,without doubt if you cant cook a real ace Barbie with this book give up and settle for a take-away,GREAT BOOK,GREAT VALUE,(watch your waistline)
Comprehensive guide that is excellent value for money, 04 Aug 2006
I looked at a lot of books on barbequeing before settling on this one. There are many with decent recipes and glossy pictures but they lack detail on the techniques needed. This book is a comprehensive guide containing comments on equipment, detailed instructions on techniques and recipes. There are lots of useful photographs illustrating the techniques. As might be expected the book is particularly strong on American food, but also contains recipes from around the world (yakitori, sates, kebabs etc). Overall a no nonsense book, somewhat lacking in artsy photos but full of useful information. The paperback in particular is excellent value.
An excellent guide to BBQing and outdoor cooking, 08 May 2003
I've been a fan of BBQing for many years now, but could never find a book combining techiques of bbqing with a large selection of mouth watering and tantalizing recipes. Well this book does both! It starts from the basics on different types of BBQs; from gas, to charcoal and even electric. How to start them, how best to cook and of course literally hundreds of recipes. These range from the down right bizarre like the 'Grilled lettuce' to the jaw droppingly tasty 'Beer can chicken'. It gives recipes for all kinds of meats, fish, vegetables and desserts, and is suitable for the complete novice to the most experienced pitmaster. Anyone who wants to start BBQing or already does should buy a copy. You'll never want to cook indoors again!!
It was excellent., 29 May 1999
George Foreman's book was a real delight to read and to cook from. The recipes were easy to make and did not take a lot of time. You could also find most of the ingredients easily. Of course having the George Foreman Grill helps tremendously.
A Big Disappointment, 02 Aug 1999
In a recent article in Business Week, The Thrill of the Grill was referred to as the bible for those who enjoy backyard cooking. After reading it I was very disappointed with it's contents. If you are looking for simplicity in cooking don't bother with this book. The recipes use exotic ingrediantes and take considerable time to prepare. The cooking istructions are also confusing and unclear. For example, instructions for cooking Grilled Rum-Soaked Shrimp With Mango-Lime Relish starts with peeling the shrimp and making a 1/4 inch- deep incision on the top of each shrimp... Instruction #4 calls for placing the shrimp on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the shells turn bright red. I admit my cooking education is limited, but how can the shells turn bright red if I have peeled the shrimp and they don't have any shells? Am I supposed to retain the shells and place them on the grill next to the shrimp? If the reader of this review continues to want this book, I would suggest that you visit your local bookstore first to peruse this biblical work before buying.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! It's all here!, 25 Jul 1998
Lots of great recipes for beginners like me. The Grilled Pineapple is SO easy and SO good...not to mention the grilled chicken thigh quesadilla. Throw away every other cookbook...
Gourmet-style grilling made available to everyone, 08 Jul 1998
A very funny book(watch the comments which belong to the recipes)on grilling. The book contains recipes for every style of grilling. West Indianrecipes, american BBQ and gourmet grillrecipes are included. I've tried a few recipes and I can assure you that they're absolutely fabulous! The weakhearted shouldn't try the pasta from hell though! As a collector of cookery-book and having been a chef myself i can recommend this delightful book to everyone interested in grilling or BBQ-ing!!
Nothing Else Quite Like It!, 25 Jun 1998
After having a wonderful dinner at there restaurant, I purchased there book the same night at there establishment. If you're tired of the same old BBQ, this book is for you. I highly reccomend the pulled pork recipe with the orzo salad. Fabulous!
I think this book is excellent., 11 May 1998
If you're tired of plain old BBQ or standard grilling techniques, give this book a try. This is a book for adventuresome people who love spices & sparkling flavors. It's full of great recipes, most of them low fat, which combine common ingredients into some wonderfull flavor combinations. Many of the recipes are easy to prepare and the ingredients can be found in standard supermarkets. Hope you enjoy it - have fun cooking.
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Customer Reviews
Smashing guide, 21 Jul 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.
A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.
A+ Fab book.., 02 Jul 2008
I am absolutley thrilled with this book.There are some fantastic simple and easy recipes and the locations are beautiful..making you eager to go to each one. A must buy for those family outings.Highly recommended. Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few. Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year) Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
. This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff! My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf. Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex More about the history rather than how to build, 04 May 2008
Having read several books about the art of building wood fired ovens, I bought this one having read several reviews that gave it a real positive view. However, I was quickly disappointed by a book that is full of history and detail about ovens used in large houses of bygone ages and the detail behind the history through the ages. There is very little real detail that anyone looking to build an oven could really utilise.
It makes for interesting background reading but the detail for building is extracted from the view of how some of the old commercial/large houses built their ovens and hence is of limited scope. The detail about the build is not there if you want to construct something yourself.
Great for the background detail but not for someone wanting to build an oven for small domestic or occasional use. A Disappointment, 28 Mar 2008
Having read reviews, searched the web for blogs, fora and sites about building a wood fired oven, I thought this book would be the keystone to hold everything together. The reviews on this book were good so I ordered it.
I found the writing style incredibly disjointed and difficult to understand. There are `plans' but again these are quite confusing. The lack of diagrams, illustrations or photographs of the finished oven make you feel pages have been missed out. It's not even a case of the book being too technical...far from it...I just find it very badly written and presented.
I gave the book to two friends who also want to make an oven but didn't tell them of my concerns...they were both very polite but asked if I knew of any other books on the subject as they both found it very heavy going... like wading through treacle.
I'm afraid a total disappointment to me. I write scientific reports and to be honest, this book will be an annoyance rather than any help. I've since learnt of another (more expensive) book that apparently is much better.
There are some very good websites out there with step by step (almost brick by brick...) guidance, info on construction ratios and with plenty of 'in-progress photos'. Save your money on this one.
Good, but slightly narrow focus on one design, 14 Aug 2006
I really liked this book.
It has a lot of material which isn't available elsewhere. I found, however, that it was very good in terms of how to build a particular design of oven, but didn't give much detail on other designs. That's fair enough I guess, because the book does 'what it says on the box' but users will probably want to buy another book or two.
An excellent step by stephistory and guide for non-builders., 21 Feb 2002
For those who have the dough between their fingures, and an ambition to create something special rather than a loaf in a tin from the fan oven, this must be the simplest "how to" book available. Easy to read, with very clear diagrams, equipment lists, and materials, I cannot wait for the spring to come, and the weather to clear so that I can get going and build! The book is precise but encouraging rather than school-teacherish, and is the right size to fit in the pocket of your over-alls as you pour concrete, and lay bricks. The building instructions are however enlivened by Tom's knowledge of history, and his use of references to and illustrations of various baking styles and methods over the last 1000 year. This helps to put his design into its proper context, and with a suggested recipe, alongside the firing proposal its a complete guide to an ancient art! I have yet to decide whether to go classical, rustic, gothic or Turkish in the final finishing florish - spires and chimneys have a certain attraction ! But Tom provides drawings for most eventualities.
Not great for the British Market, 30 Jun 2008
We have purchased MANY barbecue books over the last few months, and had really high hopes for this title based on the reviews. Sadly the book is very much geared to the American Market (and why shouldn't it be - the author is American himself) and I feel does not measure up well to our homegrown barbecue manuals.
There are LOADS of recipes, but I feel that we will only try a few.
Everyone should have this book, 12 Dec 2007
My boyfriend hates this book as it means we can never have a simple BBQ - I get going the day before marinading and make a total mess of the kitchen. The recipes are fantastic - the courgette salad is amazing, everything is easy to follow and it's attractively laid out. You won't need any other BBQ book but this one (I do have the rubs and marinades book but due to English weather have only tried a quarter of the recipes here, perhaps you need both books if you live somewhere the sun shines for more than a couple of weeks in the year)
Top quality garden cooking!!, 26 May 2004
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This book is packed with fantastic recipes from all around the world and must have been an absolute joy to research! It has hundreds of recipes, all easily explained with wit and sometimes a little history too. I've only tried a handful, (will I ever get through them all?!) but all I get is compliment after compliment! Exotic sauces which may be difficult to come by are all given a local substitute making the most experimental dishes fun and easy. I highly recommend Steven Raichlen's other BBQ book about 'Sauces, Rubs and Marinades' for the die hard garden chef!! Excellent stuff!
My Favorite Barbeque Reference!, 08 Aug 2003
Steven Raichlen is truly the "guru of barbeque". I have tried many unique preparations from around the world that were never too difficult to follow. Additionally, I appreciate the history and humor that accompanies the many recipes. I would also like to recommend the author's new book called "Barbeque USA". If you enjoy grilling, any of Raichlen's book would be a welcome addition to you cookbook shelf.
Cook the World, 15 Aug 2001
Wow this is a very exciting book BBQ recipes from around the world that work! You can try Afgahan Style game hens or Thai Chicken Sates served in lettice leaves it is as close as you can get to sex
Brilliant, 23 Mar 2008
Fantastic book, easy to understand recipes and ingredients are generally in the supermarket. I highly recommend this book, even on cold winter evenings or dinner party events.
BBQ-TASTIC!!, 09 Jul 2004
This is a really comprehensive guide to grilling. It offers all the traditional aspects of North American grilling and lots of international variations too, from Cambodian Dipping Sauce to Puerto Rican Pig Powder. It's a fascinating insight and into the secret world of BBQ-ing and packed with top tips about cooking in general. The book has a great glossary and is a really enjoyable recipe book. Highly recommended.
BBQ KNOW HOW, 31 May 2007
This is a great book it gives you all the basics you will need, the section on setting up your BBQ types of heat tools are of great help,without doubt if you cant cook a real ace Barbie with this book give up and settle for a take-away,GREAT BOOK,GREAT VALUE,(watch your waistline)
Comprehensive guide that is excellent value for money, 04 Aug 2006
I looked at a lot of books on barbequeing before settling on this one. There are many with decent recipes and glossy pictures but they lack detail on the techniques needed. This book is a comprehensive guide containing comments on equipment, detailed instructions on techniques and recipes. There are lots of useful photographs illustrating the techniques. As might be expected the book is particularly strong on American food, but also contains recipes from around the world (yakitori, sates, kebabs etc). Overall a no nonsense book, somewhat lacking in artsy photos but full of useful information. The paperback in particular is excellent value.
An excellent guide to BBQing and outdoor cooking, 08 May 2003
I've been a fan of BBQing for many years now, but could never find a book combining techiques of bbqing with a large selection of mouth watering and tantalizing recipes. Well this book does both! It starts from the basics on different types of BBQs; from gas, to charcoal and even electric. How to start them, how best to cook and of course literally hundreds of recipes. These range from the down right bizarre like the 'Grilled lettuce' to the jaw droppingly tasty 'Beer can chicken'. It gives recipes for all kinds of meats, fish, vegetables and desserts, and is suitable for the complete novice to the most experienced pitmaster. Anyone who wants to start BBQing or already does should buy a copy. You'll never want to cook indoors again!!
It was excellent., 29 May 1999
George Foreman's book was a real delight to read and to cook from. The recipes were easy to make and did not take a lot of time. You could also find most of the ingredients easily. Of course having the George Foreman Grill helps tremendously.
A Big Disappointment, 02 Aug 1999
In a recent article in Business Week, The Thrill of the Grill was referred to as the bible for those who enjoy backyard cooking. After reading it I was very disappointed with it's contents. If you are looking for simplicity in cooking don't bother with this book. The recipes use exotic ingrediantes and take considerable time to prepare. The cooking istructions are also confusing and unclear. For example, instructions for cooking Grilled Rum-Soaked Shrimp With Mango-Lime Relish starts with peeling the shrimp and making a 1/4 inch- deep incision on the top of each shrimp... Instruction #4 calls for placing the shrimp on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the shells turn bright red. I admit my cooking education is limited, but how can the shells turn bright red if I have peeled the shrimp and they don't have any shells? Am I supposed to retain the shells and place them on the grill next to the shrimp? If the reader of this review continues to want this book, I would suggest that you visit your local bookstore first to peruse this biblical work before buying.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! It's all here!, 25 Jul 1998
Lots of great recipes for beginners like me. The Grilled Pineapple is SO easy and SO good...not to mention the grilled chicken thigh quesadilla. Throw away every other cookbook...
Gourmet-style grilling made available to everyone, 08 Jul 1998
A very funny book(watch the comments which belong to the recipes)on grilling. The book contains recipes for every style of grilling. West Indianrecipes, american BBQ and gourmet grillrecipes are included. I've tried a few recipes and I can assure you that they're abs | | |