On “Game of Thrones”, Winter is Coming. For the rest of us, however, summer is coming and most of us could not be any happier. We had a heck of a winter. But now its summer and our thoughts can be on barbeque grills, picnics and just being outdoors again. It’s time for Summer Cooking Ideas!
Except of course for those of us who live in the South and will retreat to air-conditioned inside places. But that’s another story.
In the meantime, I wanted to share my top four cooking books for summer cooking ideas. These summer cooking recipes will make your parties and gatherings legendary. Who needs a dragon when you have good food.
So in no particular order, here are my top four summer cooking recipe books. Enjoy…
Endless Summer Cookbook
By Katie Lee – Ms. Lee is a host on “The Kitchen”, shown on The Food Network. In her book, she gives over 100 mouthwatering recipes that give her parties an experience which is beyond compare. Her photos are fantastic and the recipes are quite easy for anyone with a good nose for a kitchen. If you’re at home in the Hamptons or the countryside, this book might be for you. She has quite a few other cooking books on for sale as well.
Summer Cooking: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Picnics, Patios, Grilling and More
People’s Pops: 55 Recipes for Ice Pops, Shave Ice, and Boozy Pops from Brooklyn’s Coolest Pop Shop
By Nathalie Jordi – Be gone ice-cream trucks! Back in 2008 three buddies, decided humanity needed superior ice treats. Even better they are willing to share such wisdom with you and me. They teach how to pair the right ingredients and manage distinct flavors. They also include shaved ice ideas and frozen adult beverages. Keep it cool!
Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book: Recipes and Secrets from a Legendary Barbecue Joint
By Chris Lilly – Face it, you’ll never be the true master of the BBQ, but at least you can learn from one them. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q won the World Championship BBQ cook-off (yea that’s a thing) 6 years in a row. Now they share that down-home wisdom with you. We’re talking about Southern Family Secrets that will make your Bar-B-Q the most famous in all the land, even if you’re a Yankee!