Cookbooks to hone your BBQ skills
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In the Northern hemisphere our thoughts are turning to outdoor eating and outdoor cooking, with barbecue at the centre of activities. We have a trio of books hot off the press and newly added to ckbk to freshen up your outdoor mealtimes.
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“The truth is, BBQ has never been just about the food. It’s an event, a community, and the straw that stirs the drink. BBQ takes time. That’s hanging out time, with music playing and people laughing. More than anything, BBQ (at least the way I do it) is a reason to connect with your tribe and spend quality time with the people who mean the most to you. It’s memories in the making.” Tony Ramirez
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Barbecue chef Tony Ramirez draws influence from his Cajun and Filipino heritage, which is reflected in his book Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice: Filipino and Cajun Inspired Recipes for the Smoker and Grill. Find guidance on everything from Spice Blends to Open Pit Cooking. Recipes are instantly appealing to lovers of the grill, and include innovative flavors and spice blends. Try Smoked Cajun Jambalaya or this Bigger Better Fast Food Burger.
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Some of my earliest core food memories come from sandwiches I’ve had over the years. Some are cultural icons, some a little bit crazy: stuffed peanut-butter-French-toast, grilled Monte Cristos, and burgers with entire grilled cheese sandwiches as buns.(...)Sandwiches are my love language, and this book is full of everything I’ve learned: where to start, where to experiment, and where to throw the rules out completely. Let’s fire up some meat, stack it high with bold flavors, and get ready to make your sandwich game legendary.”
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Find guidance on method, and Utensils and Tools, and recipes to suit any and every mood. Try a Backyard Brisket Stack, this Cheese-Stuffed Choripán, or this Yemeni Lamb Pita with Zhug.
BBQ still fired up? Explore our BBQ & Grilling Bookshelf.
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Pictured above: Mapo Rice Bowl from Chinese-American Barbecue by Winnie Yee
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In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) commemorates the victory of Mexico’s army over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. That date has now become a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. Food is often central to the festivities, including traditional dishes such as tamales, mole, enchiladas and tacos.
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Explore our collection of recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo—find Pork Tacos, Cheese Enchiladas (pictured above), and a recipe for Chile Margarita with Paprika Salt that is sure to get the party started.
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Our Cookbook of the Month for May
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If you haven’t taken part before, all you have to do is join us on Facebook at ckbk, and post your photos and comments. Whatever you choose to make, from Laotian-Inspired Smoked Pork Meatball Sandwich, to Smoked Brisket Lettuce Wraps, we can’t wait to see what you make!
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Tech tip: browse any cookbook from cover to cover
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Did you know you can simply swipe forwards or backwards to move through the full content of any book on ckbk? And if you are using a keyboard rather than a touch screen, that's not a problem - just use the right and left arrow keys to browse.
Remember, ckbk doesn't just include recipes—all the reference and background material in the book is available, too. Just click the "Contents" button, near the top of each recipe, to pull up the full Table of Contents, and see what else is contained in the chapter. Find out more.
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Morels are a type of mushroom, and a particular delicacy in Europe, the US, and across China. They have an unusual upright body, and long pitted head. Due to mostly unsuccessful attempts at cultivation, they remain a forager’s treat, and are among the earliest spring mushroom.
With a delicate distinct flavor, they work well in a range of dishes, adding an aromatic earthiness.
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They respond well to drying, which can preserve some of the crop for use year round. They should not be eaten raw, as they contain a small amount of the toxin helvellic acid. This doesn’t survive cooking, so they are safe to eat once cooked.
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Explore our collection of 12 Ways With Morels to make the most of this culinary treat. Find the recipe for a simple classic Morels in Cream, a delicate dish of Poached Egg Morels, and this luxurious dish of Duck, Peas and Morels.
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6 of the best chocolate truffle recipes
Soft and yielding, smooth and rich, deep in chocolate flavor and undoubtedly decadent, the chocolate truffle, or ganache, is the true chocolate lover’s pick.
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from Madhouse Cookbook by Jo Pratt
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from GET BAKED: Sensational Cakes, Bakes & Desserts by Rich Myers
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from The Friendly Baker by Lucy Parr
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from Simply Delicious by Zola Nene
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from Mighty Spice Express Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith
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from Encyclopedia of Chocolate by Frédéric Bau and École du Grand Chocolat Valrhona
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