Fish & Shellfish, Grilled & Smoked: 300 Foolproof Recipes for Everything from Amberjack to Whitefish, Plus Really Good Rubs, Marvelous Marinades, Sassy Sauces, and Sumptous Sides

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.