“Paula Disbrowe has one of the clearest and most illuminating writing styles in the food world. Turning her attention to everyone’s favorite flavor, Paula has taken the notion of smoking and extended it to vegetables, salads, beverages and a host of other genres where it rightly belongs, all in a simple and easy to execute style.”
— Andrew Zimmern

In this sizzling collection of one hundred recipes for smoking meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and more, award-winning author and grilling expert Paula Disbrowe shows you how to elevate your everyday meals with seductive, smoky flavors in as little as thirty minutes. Featuring an impressive array of smoke-infused dishes that extend well beyond the realm of rib joints, Thank You for Smoking shows you how to easily rig your gas or charcoal grill, or use a backyard smoker, to infuse everything you love to eat with a smoky nuance. With weeknight-friendly recipes—Ginger Garlic Chicken, Scallop Spaghetti with Charred Lemons & Crème FraÎche, San Antonio–Style Tacos, Smoked French Lentil Salad, Smoked Tomato Soup—as well as longer projects like Smoky Chuck Roast with Coffee & Whiskey or Holiday Ham with Red Boat Salt, this varied manual also explains how to smoke vegetables, leafy greens, beans, and grains for fresh, plant-based dishes such as Smoked Farro with Wild Mushrooms & Halloumi and Swiss Chard Slab Pie with Smoked Peppercorn Crust. Paula’s robust section of smoked larder recipes, including nuts and seeds; dried fruits and chiles; herbs and spices; salts, butters, and oils; and salsas and spreads, make it quick to add delicious flair to future meals, from breakfast granola to a lunchtime grain bowl, and even cocktails and desserts. With this informative and inspired guide, a new world of deeply flavored, smoke-kissed delights is just a fire away

Real Cajun is honest, gutsy, and proudly provincial. Read this book and you’ll want to mainline shrimp and crab gumbo. Cook from this book and you’ll rationalize an all-boudin diet.
— John T. Edge
Down Home with the Neelys: A Southern Family Cookbook
By Pat Neely, Gina Neely, Paula Disbrowe
Real Cajun: 2010 James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook

Real Cajun: 2010 James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook

 
Down South: 2015 International Association of Culinary Professionals Award for Best American Cookbook

Down South: 2015 International Association of Culinary Professionals Award for Best American Cookbook