So Father’s Day is next weekend and you are still looking for a gift (Sorry Dad, you’re already bought for!). Here’s a book that I got last summer for myself and really love:

“How to Grill” by Steven Raichlen.

This is more than just a cookbook. While it does contain many recipes (like BBQ Cabbage and my favorite: Beer Can Chicken), it is also a fully illustrated guide to different grill techniques. You can learn things like how to “spatchcook”, how to prepare a whole fish to be grilled, and how to stuff a flank steak. And since Steve is really just trying to show you a technique, there is a lot of room for experimentation and personalization.

In addition to the many HOWTO chapters on how to do different specific techniques, Steve also includes some chapters in the beginning on things like “How to pick a good grill”, and the always entertaining “Gas vs. Charcoal”. And in the back he has some recipes for different marinades and rubs that you can make ahead of time to break out whenever you need to grill something.

And what dad doesn’t like to grill? Put this excellent book together with Dad and you should have a taste explosion!

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