He's taken the fear out of holiday entertaining and Thanksgiving dinner preparation, and now Rick Rodgers makes grilling easier and more enjoyable than ever. Drawn from his sold-out coast-to-coast classes, Barbecues 101 features the hands-on, step-by-step style that has made Rodgers such a popular and award-winning instructor.

This totally comprehensive guide is ideal for novice grillers or veterans. Barbecues 101 offers an abundance of recipes equally suitable for charcoal and gas grills, as well as tips on how to turn your grill into a smoker. Classic barbecue fare (such as Rubbed and Sauced Beef Ribs) and contemporary grilled dishes (Duck Breast with Orange-Port Sauce) are served up with intriguing appetizers, savory side dishes, and luscious desserts. Recipes for sauces, marinades, rubs, and salsas are given for all types of meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables, and there are even barbecue-ready beverages such as Merlot and Summer Fruit Sangria. Complete menus with timetables make a feed-the-masses family reunion as simple as a quiet patio dinner for four. With Barbecues 101 in hand, fabulous foolproof barbecue is at every home cook's fingertips.

Rick Rodgers shows you:

*The fastest, safest ways to make a fire

*How quick and easy marinating can be

*The best method for grilling–not charring–chicken

*How to plan step-by-step for festive outdoor gatherings

Bring skill to your grill with this complete introductory course from one of America's favorite cooking teachers.