Cookbook, etc. recommendations for a family member

GrateEggspectations · March 2017

So, a family member's birthday is coming. Recently, he's made a few references to wanting to take up cooking/barbecueing in his retirement. I thought I'd equip him with a set of some of the basic necessities, to help him in this endeavour.

I've purchased him a Thermopop and figured that a few other goodies could be of use to him. Primarily, I'm thinking that a cookbook covering some of the basic principles of cooking/grilling and featuring simple recipes may be beneficial. I'll likely also want a few other goodies to throw in (e.g., sauces, rubs, etc.).

Anyone got a cookbook recommendation to fit the bill? Would be best if it was simple. Also open to suggestions of alternative/supplemental gifts.

Thanks!

blind99 · March 2017

I like webers way to grill as a basic BBQ book

Biggreenpharmacist · March 2017

I'm not his biggest fan but for a starter this is a great book. Step by step instructions with LOTS of pictures for each step.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Grill-Complete-Illustrated-Techniques/dp/0761120149

GrateEggspectations · March 2017

@Biggreenpharmacist: Thanks. I generally like Raichlen's books. I wonder whether the "How to Grill" title implies that I believe the family member doesn't already know something about grilling, which he does.

Biggreenpharmacist · March 2017

GrateEggspectations said:

@Biggreenpharmacist: Thanks. I generally like Raichlen's books. I wonder whether the "How to Grill" title implies that I believe the family member doesn't already know something about grilling, which he does.

I have the book. Its a great book as much as it pains me to say. Its not as simplistic as it sounds. Look
on amazon at the samples of it. Theres as much technique there as you could ever ask.

jtcBoynton · March 2017

There are lots of great books filled with great recipes, but much fewer explaining cooking basics. Alton Brown's "I'm Just Here for the Food" is a good read for cooking basics. Meathead Goldwyn's "Meathead - The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling" is good for outdoor cooking. These two will get your family member a good way towards producing some good food.

smbishop · March 2017

Adam Perry Lang's BBQ 25 is a simple guide to basic grilling. I think it fits what you are interested in. https://smile.amazon.com/BBQ-25-Adam-Perry-Lang/dp/006199023X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1489586432&sr=8-3&keywords=adam+perry+lang

Gulfcoastguy · March 2017

I picked up Bobby Flays BBQ Nation at the close out rack of Books aMillion. 8 bucks if I remember right. Other than that, take him to an Eggfest to see what type of food that he likes.

GrateEggspectations · March 2017

Thanks all. You've given me some good recommendations to think about.

Cookbook, etc. recommendations for a family member

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