For starters, clear and easy-to-follow advice is given for all types of grilling equipment, from types of grills right down to the fuel. Gas or charcoal? And what about hardwood shavings? Everything is explained so that anyone can use whatever is on hand to create delicious and elegant entrees. And a full-color insert brings to life some of the great recipes inside.

Recipes are organized by type of meat, starting with a chapter on Burgers, and following-up with others on Beef, Veal, Poultry and Game Birds, and Pork. Clear step-by-step explanations of this popular method of cooking will have home cooks creating everything from a Classic Burger to Butterflied Leg of Lamb Marinated in Yogurt and Mint. Special focus is given to learning how to properly select a cut of meat, and how to make sure that you always start with the best quality ingredients. Lobel's Grilling Cookbook makes it a snap for anyone to turn the classic fare of the great American barbecue into something as elegant as it is easy to prepare.