It is our aim to introduce more of you to the thrill of the grill... (from the Introduction)

{HISTORY}

What happens when two glittering stars of the culinary industry get together to write a cookbook? Magic occurs! In this 1955 Book Club edition of The Complete Book of Outdoor Cookery, best friends James Beard and Helen Evans Brown dive into the concept of cooking outdoors over open flames and fire. 

In the 1950s, this was new territory to conquer in the cooking world, and James and Helen tackle it all angles. From cooking on a small hibachi to a big grill, from cooking in the fireplace to cooking in an open pit, from rotisserie-style spits to campfire-style sticks and everything in between, J & H set grill masters up for success with their unique blend of recipes that are simple yet sophisticated in palette and presentation. 

Covering over 250 pages of recipes ideal for grilling and accompaniments, the recipes were inspired by their local cuisine (Helen on the West Coast, James on the East Coast), their travels around the world, and the interesting variety of people they met during their career. Recipe titles may seem simple - Roast Beef Sandwich, Spit Lobsters, Lamb Steaks, Ham Steaks, Roast Chicken, etc. but don't be dissuaded, each recipe offers ingredients that bring out the best flavors whether it s a simple everyday ingrediant pairing or an elevated food companion.

Fun highlights also include chapters on how how to build your own outdoor grill, charts with cooking times and temps for all grilled meats, pages of suggested menus and helpful notes on how to take your feasts on the road whether you are cooking on a boat, in a travel trailer, or at a campsite.

Still considered one of the best cookbooks on outdoor dining ever published, this collection of recipes has been a beloved classic for over seventy years and continues to inspire new cooks today. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Book Club Edition 

- 255 pages

- Original dust jacket

 - Decorated endpapers

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition. The dust jacket bears some chippy areas along the top and bottom edge and one front jacket tear has been repaired using archival paper. There are some notations on the interior pages from a previous owner. These come in the form of check marks next to recipes that were particular favorites and appear on just a handful of pages. There are no cooking spots or stains. All pages are bright and clean and the spine is tight. 

{SIZE}

Measures 8.5" inches (length) x 6" inches (width) x 1" inch thickness and weighs just under 1lb.

{FOR THE GOOD FOOD LOVER}

Find more cookbooks by James Beard in the shop here. He's one of our favorites so check back often for more volumes of his work.

{FEATURED!}

A recipe from this cookbook was featured over on the blog. Stop by for a peek here.