Download or read book Great American Cookout written by Gregg R. Gillespie and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2002-05-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbecues, picnics, camping trips, garden parties--everything tastes better and any meal is more fun when it is served outdoors. Featuring festive, illustrated menus for every occasion and hundreds of recipes in every category, this beautiful book includes foolproof grilling and barbecuing recipes and techniques, complete with rubs, sauces, and marinades; cool summer salads, slaws and side dishes; palate-pleasing appetizers, snacks and special treats; luscious desserts--and that's just the food part. Sidebars throughout include decorations, picnic and party games, ideas for entertaining, and more. Full-color photographs of mouthwatering meals offer inspiration and serving suggestions. It's the complete guide to throwing the perfect backyard family barbecue, tail-gate party, Fourth-of-July bash, oceanside clam bake--you name it!