Grill lovers rejoice! Brown’s expertise is put to paper so we amateur grillers can make something that is as great as what he creates (hopefully). I watch this guy, so I couldn’t wait to go through his cookbook. Let me tell you: I don’t often see one that makes say, “I want to make that one. And that one. And that one. And that one. And that one, too. Also, that one.”

Being the aforementioned amateur griller, the recipes seem “doable”. I don’t know if the book would appeal to pros looking for insider tips. Maybe those are top secret, but maybe what I am seeing in the cookbook as basic recipe is really Brown passing along his words to the wise.

This is like that Porterhouse brought to your table that is perfectly cooked, juices dripping, tender, melting, no steak sauce needed kind of a cookbook. I can’t wait for the weather to cooperate so I can break out my grill.

Can’t wait to try some of these recipes. I love meat and there’s definitely a lot to choose from in this book. They’re a decent selection of fish recipes that I fancy trying too. Good photos to accompany the recipes. Mouthwatering.

I love AB's youtube channel so I was very curious about his book.

Unfortunately, I live in an apt with no access to an outdoor grill which is the main focus of his cookbook, which makes sense because his tagline on his channel "Smokin & grillin with me, AB!"

Still there are recipes that can be adapted. Some recipes are more involved than others and I do wish each recipe had labels for ease and time it takes, even in estimation. Not a big thing but more as a convenience.

Otherwise, it was as I had expected. Nice variety, ingredient lists are reasonable to source and instructions are easy to follow. Nice work!

Excellent collection of grilling and smoking recipes for the home cook. I particularly liked that the meat chapters were divided into grilling and smoking recipes.

Love summer, love the outdoors and love the BBQ. We live outdoors in summer in Australia and so I always love to find new ways to use the BBQ to make yummy meals for all the family and friends. This has some great recipes that anyone can make and enjoy. Easy to follow, easy to get ingredients and the photos did make me very hungry.

This is a great recipe book for any BBQ lover and now I can't wait to get stuck in and work my way through try all the recipes. They are so enticing so I am going to getting the BBQ cracking and make us a great outdoor dinner tonight.

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

"Smokin' and Grillin' with Aaron Brown" isn't just a cookbook; it's a flavorful journey that takes grilling to a whole new level. Aaron "AB" Brown's expertise and creativity shine through, making this cookbook a delightful treasure for anyone seeking to break free from the grilling rut.

The visual feast of beautifully photographed dishes and the thoughtfully laid-out pages instantly drew me in. The pictures not only showcased the mouthwatering final results but also provided a visual guide that made the recipes feel approachable and enticing.

You’d think a grilling BBQ book would be boring and standard. But this one included a wide variety of recipes. Even dessert.

The ease with which the recipes can be followed was a standout feature for me. AB's clear instructions, paired with the enticing visuals, made the cooking process enjoyable and accessible. It's like having a seasoned grill master right beside you, sharing his secrets and inspiring you to step outside your culinary comfort zone.

As someone who appreciates not just the taste but the entire experience of outdoor cooking, I found this book to be a perfect blend of rustic comfort and culinary adventure. The reveal of AB's secret recipes, along with expert tips, tricks, and hacks, adds an exciting layer to the cookbook.

Thanks to NETGALLEY and the publisher for the chance to review!

Great resource for newbie smokers like my husband! I’m excited to try some of the delicious looking recipes and techniques in this book! Thanks!!

Nicely laid out and photographed. I think the hard copy would be good but, due the formatting, it wasn’t the easiest thing to navigate in the NetGalley app.

Some tasty recipes which I will try out once the weather is better. A bit too much emphasis on stuffing chicken with cheese.

Thanks to Netgallery for the ARC

This cookbook is filled with fantastic recipes and helpful photos for cooks, grillmasters, and smoke pit enthusiasts. "AB" demonstrates expertise behind the tongs, offering easy-to-read and follow recipes. The book's organized layout makes it easy to find what you need, though the introduction, especially in the second paragraph where he mentions not writing a book, could use additional editing. I recommend mentioning that AB uses his commercially sold rubs and spices. This will address my initial disappointment about missing rub recipes. Additionally, including flavor profiles for the rubs would help those without access to the specific products. Overall, it's a great choice for newcomers to grilling and smoking, providing quality recipes for mainstream dishes with a touch of flair to impress guests and family.

I absolutely loved this cookbook. What a relief to find a cookbook filled with actual recipes and not the chef’s life story. Right away I was able to turn to useful, easy to follow, delicious recipes. I found recipes that were geared towards the grilled that I’m sure I can duplicate indoors as well. I follow this chef on social media and was excited to see he had a cookbook. I am looking forward to many more cookbooks by Chef Aaron Brown. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to view this book in exchange for my honest review.

There are a lot of basic recipes in this book. It's great for beginners. My teenage grandson just asked for a smoker for his birthday. He's going to use some of these to make me some dinners.