Barbecue Bash: The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie Hardcover - 2008

Take your backyard barbecue to the next level with BBQ Bash! With 100 creative, delicious recipes for the grill or smoker, this book is the key to partying with a touch of panache. Karen Adler and Judith Fertig present savory, crowd-pleasing recipes for casual get-togethers or "black-tie" barbecues. Chapters are divided into appetizers, entrées, sides and salads, and succulent desserts, and dishes include Pecan-Smoked Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadews; Creole Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon with Silky Crab Butter; Piquillo Pepper Stuffed Chicken with Salsa Verde; Provençal Grilled Salmon with Rosemary and Mint Aioli; Grilled Pink Grapefruit and Orange Salad with Avocado; Smashed Red Potatoes with Green Onions and Cream Cheese; and Golden Raspberry Meringues with Pistachios. The introduction reveals all the information you ll need to host a memorable bash from start to finish, with tips about charcoal and gas grilling, smoking, skewering, stir-grilling, planking, stovetop smoking, and even stocking the bar, setting the tables, and selecting the right music. Sidebars throughout feature time-saving and food-presentation tips, as well as suggested themed menus, cocktail suggestions, recipe variations, and much more!