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Summary: A Ton of Tasty Recipes from the Grilling Guru
Review: Chef Purviance has excelled once again. The appropriately named "Big Book" is so deliciously written and beautifully photographed that with the addition of a few dollops of one of Purviance's tasty marinades it too might taste pretty good. But before you start gnawing on the pages of this opus to outdoor cooking, try a few of the recipes. You'll find, as I have, that not only are each of Chef Purviance's creative masterpieces relatively easy to prepare, but that they can be paired to create multi-course meals from appetizers to dessert. The range of toothsome delights in the Big Book not only includes every conceivable food group, but also reflects the culinary traditions of dozens of grill-crazy cultures. Equipped only with my Weber, the Big Book and a few choice ingredients, I intend to conduct a chef's tour of the world this summer, without leaving my backyard. Hail to Chef Purviance and the folks at Weber.
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Summary: Big fat book!
Review: This is an all-around great cook book with nice big pictures, and error free recipes. I've tried several already, and they've all turned out great. I didn't believe I could get good tasting ribs from only 2 hours of cooking, but it really worked.The only complaint I have is that I was looking for a standard, straightforward bbq book, and for the most part this is just that, however, certain recipes seem to veer off into the "exotic" realm. I'll use Steven Raichlen's BBQ Bible for crazy exotic BBQ. But I guess I can't really complain. The Kansas City Ribs recipe is excellent, and Weber gives great advice on grilling and grilling techniques. Good thing I own a Weber grill. A great book to have in your library.
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Summary: The Next Level of Grilling
Review: Since I've owned this book, the food coming off my grill has been fantastic. All of the recipes are clearly written and obviously tested. I've learned a lot from the 100 or so recipes I've cooked from this book. A couple more years and I'll have forgotten there's a thing in my kitchen called an oven.
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Summary: Well-done? Well written!
Review: What a fun cookbook! Just expecting a few good grilling ideas and some Weber history, I first opened this book to the words "Are you still using lighter fluid? Say it ain't so. . . ." and I was hooked. This tome is packed with sumptuous pictures of everything from Cheesy Onion Quiche (yes, you can GRILL it!) to Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa. The recipes are tantalizing--but what really sets this cookbook apart is the snappy patter that accompanies the standard instructions. McRae, apparently the writer of the team, has peppered the text with barbecue history, anecdotes, and quotations that make reading half the fun of cooking. The directions--for example, preparing a rib roast--seem eloquently simple and are illustrated with drawings to reinforce your confidence. It's the chatter that I appreciate, however: "And then there's the precocious debutante of the poultry world, the Cornish game hen, which nowadays is neither Cornish nor game." Lots of enticing info you can relate to your guests as you serve up your next barbecue.
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Summary: The GRILLING Bible for both Charcoal and Gas Owners!!!
Review: I can't say enough good things about this cookbook. I never thought I would get excited about a cookbook in my life, but the Weber Big book of Grilling is, to me, the Bible of barbeque grilling whether it be Charcoal or Gas. I have been a Weber Gas Grill owner for several years and have loved it. I own several small Weber cookbooks, but each one only covered different types of meats. I have been wishing for a 'consolidated' but HIGHLY expanded grilling cookbook for quite some time. The folks at Weber have come through!!! This is not JUST a cookbook... the folks at Weber have taken the time to explain the different techniques from Charcoal vs. Gas, to different types of rubs, marinades, the best way to eat ribs as well as a GREAT history of barbequeing.... Not to mention, the recipes are, for the most part, extremely easy to make... They are NOT like trying to imitate or recreate the recipes some of those famous, big name, chefs on that cooking channel try to pass off as 'easy' with 192 ingredients... Weber makes grilling fun and easy to do for EVERYONE with minimal ingredients. By the way, although the book is written by Weber, you do NOT need to have a Weber grill to use this book. They (Weber) understand that and write the book for EVERYONE (of course the pictures are of their grills, hey! They are not dumb).... If you like to grill outside a lot, like I do.... You MUST get this book!!!! Mike Heine ('winterstone')
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Summary: Best culinary gift ever!
Review: I got this as a gift two years ago, and continually find great ideas and great new recipes whenever I open it up. The grilling tips are very useful, not just gimmicks (70/30 salmon grilling method, trussing a chicken, grilling pizza, etc) and the recipes are superb. This should be required reading for anyone who aspires to cooking more than hot dogs and burgers. Delicious!
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Summary: Jam-Packed Grilling Guide
Review: From appetizers right through to desserts, you can go grill-crazy with this book absolutely jam-packed with recipes. How to's on barbecuing everything from the traditional beef, lamb and poultry to the less common rabbit, turkey and buffalo. Marinades and sauces are also included because, let's face it, a good piece of grilled meat just isn't complete if it's not smothered with a tasty sauce. So, get out the Weber and dive into this book. There are enough fantastic recipes for a barbecue a day to last a whole year, with some left over for next year.
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Summary: Webers Big Book of Grilling
Review: Being new to the art of grilling I have found this book to be helpful in every way. From explaining why certain cuts of meat are best for the grill to different grilling methods, I have learned more from this one book than any other resource regarding grilling. Every recipe I have tried has been a hit. Everyone I know is getting this for Christmas!
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Summary: 100X better than the first book (and that's saying A LOT!)
Review: I can't say enough about this Weber book. I purchased this one, and the first one ("Art of the Grill") at the same time, fully expecting to like the first one more. Well, as it turns out, the Big Book of Grilling has been used upon every single grill day (at least 3 days/week) as apposed to the other one, which has only been used a few times. The Art of the Grill (the first book) contains some very involved recipes that are very tasty, but not any of the practical cooking tips. The Big Book of Grilling, however, highlights the following:
* Tips on what to look for when selecting the best cuts of meat at the grocer/butcher.
* Explaining cooking tips such as when to use direct heat vs. indirect heat cooking, and how to make those cross-grill marks on your steak!
* A wide variety of homemade marinade recipes.
* Helpful charts at the end of the book which you can quickly reference when you quickly need to know how long to cook something no matter if it's a porterhouse steak or even a bunch of asparagus.
* Great side stories, like how to cook enough ham sandwiches for the town of Peoria, IL. Just overall, this book has been a godsend when it comes to my grill. I have an older Weber 3-burner model that allows me to easily switch from direct to indirect heating, but the book also compensates for the charcoal users out there. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a book full of great grilling ideas and suggestions, or who at least needs a great grilling reference book.
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Summary: This will get your juices going!
Review: The Weber Big Book of Grilling is a must buy for those that would like to take grilling to the next level, or for the beginner that needs a "how to" book". There are receipes from fish to red meats, from veggies to desserts. The text is clearly written with a touch of humor. The food is beautifully photographed. Everything is covered in this book from buliding the perfect fire, selecting the best cuts of meats, to the basic ingredients to keep in your pantry. This is a book that will be used for years to come. Good going Weber!
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