Weeknight Grilling With The Bbq Queens

100 easy-to-make, versatile recipes for weeknight dinners on the grill.

The BBQ Queens are back to show the world that grilling is not just for the weekend! In Weeknight Grilling with the BBQ Queens, Karen Adler and Judith Fertig offer 100 easy and versatile recipes for weeknight dinners on the grill, and most can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. The Queens' straightforward, fun - loving approach shakes up the monotonous routine of cooking dinner and gives busy people everything they need to get healthy, great - tasting meals on the table quickly. All the recipes and suggestions needed for each dinner are included on a two - page spread for maximum convenience, and the ingredients called for are either readily available in grocery stores or already sitting in the pantry. The BBQ Queens explain a variety of grilling techniques, such as skewering and stir - grilling; offer Time - Saving Tiara Touches providing shortcuts and other ways to streamline dinner prep; and include recipes for turning grilled leftovers into wonderful new dishes. Weeknight Grilling with the BBQ Queens makes dinner preparation such a snap that the only difficulty is in choosing which of the mouthwatering dishes to serve, such as Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa Verde and Grilled Corn; Asiago Grilled Chicken Breasts with Linguine Marinara; Lime - Basil Shrimp with Grilled Polenta and Asparagus; Grilled Vegetable Roll - Ups with Feta - Olive - Lemon Filling; Mesquite - Grilled Pasta Salad with Chicken, Peaches, and Cashews; or Tandoori Turkey Burgers with Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Raita. These user - friendly recipes harness the power of the grill to make tasty, nutritious meals easily achievable all week, every week.

With 100 easy, versatile, absolutely delicious recipes for weeknight dinners on the grill, this book is a life-saver for busy cooks looking for delicious, stress-free meals during the week. All the recipes are included on a two-page spread for maximum convenience, the ingredients called for are either readily available in grocery stores or already sitting in the pantry, and most can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. The BBQ Queens explain a variety of grilling techniques, such as skewering and stir-grilling; offer Time-Saving Tiara Touches providing shortcuts and other ways to streamline dinner prep; suggest side dishes to round out a complete meal; and include recipes for turning grilled leftovers into wonderful new dishes.

The BBQ Queens have created more than 350 delectable, doable recipes for grilled, smoked, barbecued, planked, stir - grilled, and rotisserie - cooked food in The BBQ Queens' Big Book of Barbecue. Adler and Fertig cover every step of a meal; shopping lists and tips for easy ingredient preparation, how to keep the mess and the cooking time to a minimum when possible so that weeknight dinners are a breeze, and how to grill extra food in order to have great leftovers for meals throughout the week. They lay the groundwork for expert grilling and smoking with clear explanations of basic techniques, then they encourage backyard cooks to branch out and experiment with new versions or flavors. Special sections and photographs throughout highlight the adventures of and recipes from Grill Gals and BBQ Babes - women from all over the country and all walks of life who grill and smoke and want to spread the love. Don't let the tiaras fool you, Adler and Fertig are as serious about the art of barbecue as they are about having a royally good time. The BBQ Queens' Big Book of Barbecue takes a fresh look at the power of outdoor cooking, harnessing it to create practical, delicious meals with a relaxed attitude.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Any party with Karen Adler and Judith Fertig at the helm is bound to be a success. With 100 creative, delicious recipes for entertaining with the grill or smoker, BBQ Bash is the key to partying with a touch of panache, from casual backyard get-togethers to more elaborate ''black-tie'' barbecues. The versatile dishes - from elegant appetizers and entrees, to refreshing sides and salads, to decadent desserts - offer all the flavor and flair of crowd-pleasing party food without any of the fuss. Recipes include Pancetta-Wrapped Radicchio, Fennel, and Potato Bundles; Creole Coffee-Rubbed Filet Mignon with Silky Crab Butter; Piquillo Pepper-Stuffed Chicken with Salsa Verde; Provenal Grilled Salmon with Rosemary and Mint Aioli; Grilled Pink Grapefruit and Orange Salad with Avocado; Planked Portobellos with Fresh Herb Grilling Sauce; Wine-Splashed Peaches, Plums, and Berries; and Golden Raspberry Meringues with Pistachios. A comprehensive introduction spells out all the information anyone will ever need to know to host a dazzling barbecue bash from start to finish, with tips about charcoal and gas grilling, smoking, skewering, stir-grilling, planking, stovetop smoking, and even stocking the bar, setting the tables, and selecting the right music. Sidebars throughout feature time-saving, party-planning, and food-presentation tips, as well as suggested themed menus, cocktail suggestions and recipes, recipe variations, and much more.

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Plank cooking is the simplest way to infuse food with a subtle aroma and flavor of smoke. 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking is all you need to start. The cooking technique simply called planking has already taken the Pacific Northwest by storm and has been getting a major foothold in high-end restaurants nationwide. However, unlike grilling and smoking, planking is an indirect grilling method which gives rise to unique difficulties. You don't need a fancy rig, special equipment, or complicated directions to start planking. All you really need is a board and 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking to ensure that your favorite meats are cooked to perfection and infused with just the right amount of smokey aroma and flavor. With this easy-to-follow manual, you will learn to plank-roasting fish, poultry, pork, and much more. A few of the temping recipes you'll find here include: Griddle-Planked Brie with Amaretto-Peach Chutney and Cranberry Conserve Plank-Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese Cheese- and Herb-Stuffed Planked Portobello Mushrooms Garlic and Rosemary-Slathered Planked Pork Chops Planking is the perfect new skill to bring to weekend trips to the cabin, the perfect piece of flair to impress at your next cookout, or simply create delicious, complex food to enjoy, and 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking is the perfect primer.