With well over 100,000 copies sold, "Thrill of the Grill" has proven itself a favorite among those inclined to wield the fork and tongs. Ideal for the haphazard counter spaces of the great outdoors, the "Thrill of the Grill Recipeasel "-- including 100 recipes and covering everything from technique to sauces and appetizers -- lets any backyard chef turn out extraordinary fare with ease and finesse.
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In his jacket photo, ace grill chef Chris Schlesinger has the look of Howdy Doody with a stomach full of barbecue. It's a speechless kind of look. Schlesinger, however, is not a speechless kind of guy. Starting with the motto, "Brown food tastes better," Schlesinger and his writing partner, John Willoughby, show the reader exactly why that is. The ride lasts nearly 400 pages.
It's hard to imagine a pre-Thrill of the Grill time in American culinary life, so mighty has the impact been. It's a book with a built-in virus of insidious and infecting qualities that will have even the least interested among us out at the grill, getting the fire glass-melting hot, trying a few ideas like Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple-Ancho Chile Salsa, or Grilled Chicken Rubbed with Ethiopian Berbere (hot, hot, hot), or Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Yucatan Orange-Herb Paste, or maybe Beef Heart Grilled and Marinated in the Peruvian Way (or maybe not).
Actually, that right there--beef heart--is rather telling. Who else in their right minds would include grilled beef heart in their cookbook? These guys, Schlesinger in the lead, breaking trail, will go anywhere, do anything, and bring it all home to grill and eat.
The sheer love of food pours off these pages--the way it tastes and feels, the way super spices fire up your nervous system, the way the juices run down your forearm and off your elbow--and that's the way it should be. Relaxed. Determined. Thrilled. And with Thrill of the Grill tucked under one arm, you are sure to have the time of your life every time you fire up your grill and start cooking.
Plan on buying a couple of copies. This is one of those cookbooks that will get so grease- and sauce-splattered it will become unreadable. --Schuyler Ingle --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The "new wave" of grill cookery pits smoky tang against searingly hot seasonings. And fans of the capsicum genus will find plenty of it here: tabasco, serrano, jalapeno and habanero permeate recipes, with fresh ginger and garlic running a close second. Schlesinger, co-owner of the East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Mass., and coauthor Willoughby, a contributor to Cook's Magazine , seek raw, strong savor in what they serve. Some preparations are basic: grilled toast canapes, chicken hobo pack (a Boy Scout campground favorite) and barbecued bologna--"the cutting edge of new barbecue"--are well suited to beginning grillers. More intricate are the accompaniments suggested. Not all cooks, for example, will want to concoct their own banana-guava ketchup. And the authors' version of Valley-Girl-speak--they provide "Totally Awesome Rosemary-Grilled Rabbit with Cumberland Sauce," and their grills, they say, "just wanna have fun"--may amuse or annoy. Yet their enthusiasm for good times and good grilling is catching. Photos not seen by PW. Advertising; author tour; first serial to New Woman.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This book arrived on time, as described. It is out of print thus new copies are hard to find and expensive. This used copy was good enough to give as a gift.
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Afraid I'm in the minority here. While I use this book and am glad to have it, I've had mixed results from the recipes. In some cases, it seems the flavor combinations were chosen more for experimental reasons or to make a culinary statement, rather than because they taste good. Taste is always a matter of opinion, but I found that many of the recipes here are simply not for everyone. And it should be noted that a lot of the recipes have little to do with grilling or barbeque, as the book is a bit unfocused.
On the plus side, the text is more enjoyable to read than most cook books, with all sorts of interesting insights and recollections on most recipes. The southern, folksy demeanor of Schlesinger really makes this fun to read.
But cookbooks are usually bought for the recipes, and there are problems. The West Indies chicken calls for way too much rub, and I simply found it to be "an acquired taste". I simply didn't have the courage to try the Jerk Seasoning, which was basically a Scotch Bonnet chile paste with a whisper of other ingredients. Surprisingly, neither cloves nor allspice was one of them. I suppose one shouldn't criticize before trying it, but it's hard to imagine anyone other than the most bound determined fire-eater choking that one down. Does anyone really have time to simmer the tomatoes for 4 hours for the All-American Barbeque sauce, when so many other great sauces can be made in far less time and with less effort? Personally, I found some of the fruit and spice combinations to simply not work.
This is not to say that good recipes cannot be found. Some of the simple ones work well, such as the grilled bananas or the Greek-inspired lamb marinade. The Tidewater Coleslaw has become a fixture whenever I host a cook-out, but I do jazz it up with a tablespoon of yellow mustard. It certainly rounds out my cooking library and I expect to find some more good recipes here. But for my taste, there are too many clunker recipes for me to provide a ringing endorsement.
Format:Spiral-bound
I bought this book many years ago and continue to use it any chance I get. Recipes are easy to follow and the pictures associated with them inspire you to give them all a try. With a wide range of recipes from simple to complex you will be able to find just the right combination for you grilling expertise. Also the suggested menus are a real help in planning your barbeque. So fire up your grill and have some fun.
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One of the best cookbooks I own
My copy of Thrill of the Grill is dog-eared and stained from years of use, indoors and outdoors. I have given this book as a gift many times and everyone is always extremely... Read more
Published on July 30 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Flavors, Great Recipes and Fantastic Writing
This book is a great adventure in grilling! The flavors are wonderful and fun to experiment with. John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger are fantastic authors. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not too thrilled!
I have read and own many grilling books much better than this one.
Too many "far out" recipes for the average griller and I am very
experienced with this kind... Read more
Too many "far out" recipes for the average griller and I am very
experienced with this kind... Read more
Published on Oct 24 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first grilling cookbook and still the one must have
I have at least a dozen grilling/barbecue cookbooks and if I could only keep one this would be it. It's a classic IMHO. It covers grilling and barbeque and does justice to both. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great cookbook
This is definitely one of my favorite cookbooks, one that I constantly go back to. It's a very good introduction to real barbeque, has some excellent drink recipes (if you're so... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spiral bound version not the same as hard-copy version
I'm not going to try to add anything to the already wonderful comments on this cookbook. However, I would like to point out that the spiral version is nothing like the hard-copy... Read more
Published on Aug 10 2000 by Geoffrey W. Schultz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it, love it, love it
The negative reviews of this book seem to fall into two categories: those who were expecting a book on barbecue and those who quibble with minor errors in the text. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
You are not a serious griller if you don't have this book
This was the first 'serious' bbq book I bought and it has been through so much abuse since I got it that it's a credit to the bookbinding art in this country that it is still... Read more
Published on May 29 2000 by Wonton Excess
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five starts aren't Enough
This is best of all cookbooks. Not only are the grill recipes excellent, but all others make you want to travel to Boston to attend the authors' restaurant. Read more
Published on Dec 20 1999
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Grilling way beyond BBQ
After seeing some negative reviews, I had to respond. I have __never__ used a cookbook with as many recipes in it that opened my eyes and titillated my palate as this one. Read more
Published on Dec 12 1999 by Dan Gauger
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