Take your taste buds on a wild ride in a new book from the kitchens of Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison. Hot Barbecue is a whirlwind on spices and meats that will have you busy experimenting and showing off new recipes all summer long. The latest tantalizing offering in the ever-popular Hot series heats up backyards and kitchens alike with 50 sizzling recipes for classic barbecue favorites and innovative pleasers from around the world, from simple any-night delights to more elaborate weekend feasts.The husband-and-wife team of Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison are the authors of Hot Wok; Hot Chicken; Hot Pasta; Hot Barbecue; Hot Vegetables; The Fusion Food Cookbook, which received a James Beard Award nomination in 1995; Chopstix, which received the IACP nomination for Best Food Photography. As you can see, the authors of Hot Barbecue really know what they're doing. Hot Barbecue makes a great gift for the people in your life who love to grill every summer - or the real fanatics who grill year-round, regardless of the weather. Does your neighborhood have an annual chili cook-off? Recipes from Hot Barbecue would make a perfect pairing for any outdoor event or family gathering. Also, rest assured that not every recipe in Hot Barbecue is hot, there are deliciously mild recipes included in the barbecue cookbook as well! Read Less