Floyd's Thai Food

Many of us foodies tend to base our first impressions of cookbooks on the beauty of the cover photo and the overall style of the book. The more sophisticated and hip the art direction, the more modern and interesting the recipes will be. But of course we all know we shouldnt judge a book by its cover not even cookbooks. The proof will always be in the recipes. When I first received Grill! Quick and Delicious Recipes for Indoor and Outdoor Grilling by Pippa Cuthbert and Lindsay Cameron Wilson I was rather disappointed by the uninspiring cover design and consequently didnt expect much of the recipes. But dont make the same mistake I did!

Behind the uninspiring cover hides a cookbook that is packed with exotic flavor, gorgeous photos, and innovative recipes. Covering the full spectrum of grilled cuisine from appetizers to desserts, and touring the world of international flavors, this cookbook is a treasure for BBQ enthusiasts looking for inspiring new ideas.

Authors Pippa Cuthbert and Lindsay Cameron Wilson are professional food writers who have lived and worked in many different areas of the globe. They bring together years of experience gained in several countries.

Particularly delicious were the Caramelized Lamb Chops with the interesting combination of cilantro, brown sugar and mirin, and the Sirloin with Chimichurri Marinade redolent of garlic and fresh herbs with a hint of chipotle heat.

Other recipes on my must-try list are: Mango Cheeks with Chilli Syrup, Tea-Smoked Chicken Salad, Pork Ribs with Mustard Bourbon Sauce, Soy-Ginger Chicken in Banana Leaf, Butterflied Thai Coconut Chicken Breasts, Chef Jon's Dry Cured Salt-Sugar Salmon, Pizza with Tomatoes and Chevre Pesto and Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers.

Most of the recipes feature suggestions for accompaniments and almost all of them are illustrated with color photos. An introductory lesson in grilling indoors or out and a back index complete this excellent cookbook.

Grill! Quick and Delicious Recipes for Indoor and Outdoor Grilling
by Pippa Cuthbert & Lindsay Cameron Wilson
Published by Good Books; May 2006;$15.95US; 1-56148-518-7

Mimi Cummins is food writer for FinerKitchens.com, an online store specializing in gourmet kitchen accessories. Visit our site to see our vast selection of kitchen supply items for professional or home use. Browse our recipe forum where a dynamic community of excellent chefs share recipes you'll find nowhere else!