Cooking over an open fire is a way of life in many countries, and in America the

backyard barbecue is a culinary tradition. We love the sensory delights and casual

ease of grilling, but there are also some practical advantages to this ancient

cooking technique. It is an easy way to get a delicious depth of flavor in the foods/

you prepare. Grilling is also a very versatile cooking method, ideal for a wide /

variety of foods. Close your eyes and inhale the aroma of Sirloin Grilled in Garlic

Smoke, Chicken Fajitas, or Tuna Steaks with Scallion-Yogurt Sauce. And don t forget

all the fixings, such as Honey-Mustard Coleslaw and Roasted Herbed Potato Fans! If

you love great barbecue, you ll lick your lips over tangy condiments, spirited

marinades, and kicky sauces like Pineapple-Red Pepper Relish, Lemon-Pepper

Marinade and Tomato-Molasses Barbecue Sauce.

To help you enjoy Saturday at the grill, this book includes the following features:

*All the recipes call for simple cooking techniques and ingredients easily

available in the supermarket or pantry.

*As a bonus, "Marinades and Sauces" can be used for more than just grilled

foods. Try using them to "spice up" any of your own recipes, too. /

*Recipes labeled "Extra-Quick" take under 45 minutes to prepare. They are

marked with this symbol: (A full listing of these recipes is included in the

index under the heading "Extra-Quick.")

*In addition, there are many recipes that get fewer than 30 percent of their

calories from fat. These recipes are labeled "Low-Fat" and are marked with this

symbol: (A full listing of the low-fat recipes is included in the index under

the heading "Low-Fat.")

Nowadays, barbeeuing is not just a summer pastime but a frequent part of

everyday eating. It is perfect for casual entertaining and brings ease and relaxation

to any meal. Besides, you ll have fun cooking!

--Mara Reid Rogers,

author of numerous cookbooks and

: spokesperson for The Everyday Cookbooks