Charred and Scruffed
by Adam Perry Lang with Peter Kaminsky (Artisan, 2012)
Both a barbecue competition champion and fine-dining chef, Adam marries his skills to create his own style of grilling. Techniques include 'scruffing' (roughing up meat and vegetables), 'clinching' (cooking directly on hot coals) and 'the hot potato' (moving meat frequently during cooking). Combined with his sophisticated flavour combinations, this cookbook is the ultimate recipe for a delicious backyard BBQ.
The Barbecue Collection
by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen (Transcontinental Books, 2012)
With over 400 recipes that range from simple to stylish, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking for variety on their grill this summer. This book teaches grilling basics, shares loads of practical tips and provides easy-to-follow recipes from the trusted team at one of Canada's leading food and lifestyle magazines.
Born to Grill
by Rob Rainford (Random House Canada, 2012)
The Food Network star takes readers around the world with 20 internationally inspired grilling menus. The 'Rainford Method' will help cooks to hone their grilling skills and the exotic flavours will take family and friends on a tour of the globe without ever leaving your backyard.
Beerlicious Volume 1
by Ted Reader (Fenn/McClelland & Stewart Ltd., 2012)
This cookbook embodies the essentials of a great Canadian summer... good BBQ and icy cold beer with family and friends. Canada's Barbecue Kingpin, shares a creative collection of recipes, providing comprehensive directions so that even the most inexperienced cook can feel like a pit master. In addition, Professor of Beer, Roger Mittag, provides pairing and tasting notes to ensure the best possible grillin' and chillin' experience.
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La Tartine Gourmande
by Beatrice Peltre (Roost Books, 2012)
Award winning blogger, LeTartineGourmande.com, has released her first cookbook. The recipes are fresh and light with charming anecdotes of the travels that inspired them. We particularly loved the stunning photos that were styled and shot by the author herself.
The Country Cooking of Italy
by Colman Andrews (Chronicle Books, 2012)
There are some recipes for the expected cliché dishes (...although these are done right) but the majority of the recipes are authentic and unexpected countryside classics. The stories, history and practical cooking tips will make any cook feel like they have Italian roots and the beautiful rustic photography will inspire cooks to recreate these masterpieces at home.
A Country Cook’s Kitchen
by Alison Walker (Rizzoli New York, 2012)
Country staples such as homemade breads, jams, cheeses, preserves and cured meats are all found in this book, with both modern and traditional flavour pairings. The time-tested techniques with inviting photography will give cooks the confidence they need to turn this season’s bounty into a feast to be enjoyed year round.
The Sugar Cube
by Kir Jensen (Chronicle Books, 2012)
This former fine dining pastry chef is now famous for baking her popular goodies in an adorable, pink food cart. It is surprising what deliciousness can come out of such a small kitchen. The flavour combinations are both sophisticated and fun, and the author has garnished each of the sweet recipes with her own brand of sass.
Poulet
by Cree LeFavour (Chronicle Books, 2012)
With 50 globally inspired menus that feature recipes for chicken complete with complimentary sides and accompaniments, this book is sure to breathe new life into the much loved chicken dinner.
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Funny Food
by Bill and Claire Wurtzel (Welcome Books, 2012)
This book is more picture book than recipe book, with 365 fun, silly and healthy breakfast ideas. The dishes include classic breakfast fare: eggs, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, cereal, fruit, breads and snacks that will amuse the kid in all of us.
Marshmallow Madness!
by Shauna Sever (Quirk Books, 2012)
The fun yet chic photography is sure to inspire cooks to make these trendy pillow-y treats. The step-by-step instructions make the recipes virtually fail-proof. The hardest part will be deciding which recipe to make first... maple-bacon, margarita, Concord grape, or our favourite, salted caramel swirl.
Beer Cocktails
by Howard & Ashley Stelzer (The Harvard Common Press, 2012)
The hottest new drink craze is sure to cool you down on a warm summer’s night. The cookbook's 50 recipes use a good variety of beers and booze, as well as teach you a thing or two about this beloved brewed beverage.
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