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Fanning the Flames: Recipes and Tall Tales from BBQ Hall of Famer Melissa Cookston
Discover the art of live-fire cooking with celebrated pitmaster Melissa Cookston, the most decorated woman in barbecue history. A seven-time world barbecue champion, BBQ Hall of Fame inductee, judge on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown, and bestselling cookbook author, Melissa returns with an exciting collection of recipes that blends Southern barbecue traditions with bold international flavors.
Inspired by her journey from the Mississippi Delta to kitchens and barbecue pits around the world, this cookbook showcases how smoke and flame unite cuisines across cultures. Alongside cherished barbecue favorites, Melissa introduces a wide variety of globally inspired dishes influenced by her travels through destinations such as Greece, Sicily, Egypt, Chile, Peru, and the Middle East. Each recipe is accompanied by personal stories, cooking insights, and practical techniques that bring every meal to life.
The book begins with the essentials of authentic Mississippi barbecue, featuring championship-style brisket, tender ribs, burnt ends, and other classic favorites before expanding into creative recipes that combine Southern pitmaster skills with international ingredients and traditions. From smoked duck with blackberry mostarda and rich Italian-inspired oxtail to Peruvian grilled chicken with vibrant green sauce, Mediterranean stews, and flavorful pork souvlaki, every chapter demonstrates how fire can transform familiar dishes into unforgettable meals.
More than simply a barbecue cookbook, this collection celebrates the universal language of cooking over an open flame. Packed with expert advice, proven techniques, and inspiring stories from Melissa’s career, it offers readers the confidence to master traditional barbecue while exploring exciting global flavors. Whether you’re an experienced pitmaster or just beginning your outdoor cooking journey, Fanning the Flames delivers the inspiration, knowledge, and recipes needed to elevate every cookout.
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