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Grill!: Quick And Delicious Recipes for Indoor And Outdoor Grilling
by Pippa Cuthbert and Lindsay Cameron Wilson

review by Mimi Cummins

Today's foodies tend to base first impressions of cookbooks by the sophistication and "hipness" of the cover and the beatuy of the art direction and photography. But don't be fooled by this one! Behind this rather uninspiring cover design hides a cookbook that is packed with flavor, beatiful photography, and innovative cuisine. The cover may be bland but the proof is in the recipes.

Running the gamut of grilled cuisine from appetizers to desserts, and touring the world of international flavors, this book is a treasure for barbecue enthusiasts looking for inspiring new ideas.

Particularly delicious was the Sirloin with Chimichurri Marinade redolent of garlic and fresh herbs with hint of chipotle heat. Or the Caramelized Lamb Chops with cilantro, brown sugar and mirin marinade.

Other recipes on my must-try list are: Pork Ribs with Mustard Bourbon Sauce, Soy-Ginger Chicken in Banana Leaf, Butterflied Thai Coconut Chicken Breasts, Chef Jon's Dry Cured Salt-Sugar Salmon, Pizza with Tomatoes and Chevre Pesto, Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers and Marsala-Poached and Grilled Pears.

Many of the recipes feature suggestions for accompaniments and most of them have full-color photos. An introductory lesson in grilling on a barbecue or grill pan and a back index round out the book.

Sample recipes from the book