Grilling expert Fred Thompson is the author of Williams-Sonoma Grillmaster, Grillina (TM) with Gas, Barbecue Nation, and seven other cookbooks. He is the publisher of Edible Piedmont magazine, a food columnist for the Raleigh News and Observer, and has taught grilling classes around the country. A born and bred North Carolinian, Freda (TM)s very favorite thing to cook on the kamado is, well, anything!

• IntroductionChapter 1: Kamado BasicsChapter 2: Smoking in the KamadoChapter 3:Grilling in the KamadoChapter 4: Roasting in the KamadoChapter 5: Steaming & Braising in the KamadoChapter 6: Baking in the KamadoChapter 7: Rubs, Marinades, and Injections: The Building Blocks of FlavourChapter 8: Sauces: The Final FlavourMetric EquivalentsIndex

Reading through the Kamado Grill Cookbook, it's easy to see that Fred Thompson knows his stuff. He provides useful information about the basics of kamados, cooking techniques, and lends specific tips for each recipe. The cookbook is approachable because of Fred's straight forward, informative style. If you own a kamado style grill, of any brand, you "will" find this cookbook useful. With 193 recipes, additional tips and techniques, there is something here from everyone. The variety of the recipes really shows off the versatility of kamado cookers, and will give everyone a good excuse to cook up something new. This cookbook is staying in my collection for as long as I own my BGE!