"Most cultures throughout the world carry on a tradition of grilling
over an open fire with varying degrees of sophistication. In North
America, a renaissance had taken place in backyard grilling and barbecue
that has become an indispensable part of our cooking culture." ~ Daniel
Hoyer
With "Fiesta on the Grill," Daniel Hoyer presents recipes inspired by
Latin America, the Caribbean and the American Southwest. There are over 70
recipes to enjoy all year round. The pictures alone make this cookbook
collectible. Recipes are divided into main sections:
Dry Rubs & Marinades
Direct Grilling
Smoking
Salsas & Sauces
Salads
Sides/Accompaniments
Desserts
Menu suggestions and a section for resources is included along with an
easy-to-use index. What is very intriguing is some techniques like brining
chicken before smoking and the variety of dry rubs you can use to enhance
flavor. Some of the spice blends include a Red Chile, Seafood, Poultry,
Mexican, Island Spice and Smoky Chipotle Adobo. Daniel also includes his
famous seasoning blend that can be made with ingredients you may already
have in your kitchen. Garlic, sea salt, mustard, cloves, coriander, cumin
and a delicious smoked paprika for the base for this recipe. What is
deliciously surprising is the recipe using lavender and the one using
orange zest.
After you learn about the spice rubs, which form the basis for the
flavors, the recipes to enjoy include:
Lamb Chops with delicious herbs, spices and sherry
Mango-Honey Pork Tenderloin you can serve with grilled pineapple slices
Oregano Chicken
Raspberry-Chile Glazed Chicken Roulade
Lime-Marinated Spicy Grilled Salmon
Orange-Flavored Smoky Turkey
Cilantro-Pumpkinseed Pesto
Grilled Yellow Potato & Roasted Pepper Salad
Grilled Calabacitas
Fire-Roasted Corn
Coconut Curried Rice and Black-Eyes Peas
Coconut Cornbread Shortcake with Fresh Berries
Mexican Chile-Chocolate Cake
If you are not in love with grilling when you start reading "Fiesta on the
Grill" prepare to fall in love! This is one of the most exciting grilling
cookbooks you will ever find! This takes grilling to gourmet levels all
while presenting recipes that are very easy to follow and your cooking
confidence will soar with each recipe you try. I was looking for a recipe
for Pumpkinseed Pesto!
~The Rebecca Review
From Publisher's Weekly
Southwestern cooking expert Hoyer (Culinary
Mexico) offers a varied and mouthwatering collection of Latin American
recipes for outdoor cooking. Emphasizing enjoyment-both in the eating and
the preparation-Hoyer hasn't misused the word "fiesta" in his title. He
opens with a number of basic rubs and marinades that serve as the
foundation for his dishes, ranging from a basic Adobo Rub to
Orange-Achiote Marinade. All of the rubs can be made in advance and
stored, making simple dishes like Smoked Marlin a breeze to put together.
Grill favorites like burgers and smoked whole chicken are present, as are
more ambitious dishes like Grilled Crab Rellenos with Fire-Roasted Tomato
Sauce and Raspberry-Chile Glazed Chicken Roulade. In addition to basic
salsas, he offers a Cilantro-Pumpkinseed Pesto and a Smoked Tomato
Vinaigrette. Easy-to-make sides like Jicama Fiesta Slaw, a blend of the
crunchy and sweet jicama laced with the zing of citrus and jalapenos, are
sure to become staples. With as many sauces and side-dishes as entrees,
and a focus on flavor and fun, this should make the short list for
grillers with a taste for the southwest.
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