Grill Time! - by Noah Galuten (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Your new go-to grilling guide, perfect for newbies and grill masters alike, from the James Beard Award-winning writer and chef and author of The Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook

In Noah Galuten's backyard, it's always grill time! With two young children, Galuten knows firsthand how important it is to get flavorful, healthy food on the table quickly and easily. His secret: the grill, which allows easily customizable dinners for all different palates. In Grill Time! Galuten embraces his love of bright flavors, comfort foods, and veggie-forward dishes to create meals that work for backyard barbecues, pool parties, camping trips, and, of course, quick weeknight dinners.

Here are delicious options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike:

*THE BEST BURGERS AND SANDWCHES! From Backyard Bacon Cheeseburgers, the Juiciest Turkey Burgers, and Pork Souvlaki Pitas to a Tofu Bánh Mì with Lemongrass BBQ Sauce and a Smoky Grilled Caprese Sandwich, there's something for everyone.

*VEGGIE SIDES AND MAINS GALORE: Grilled Asparagus and Wilted White Cheddar, Perfect Grilled Potatoes, Miso-Butter Corn, Stuffed Poblanos with Cilantro-Lime Tahini, a Grilled Veggie Burrito like no other, and so much more.

*BIG SALADS! A Southwest Veggie Chop, a Spicy Grilled Chicken Caesar with Garlic Bread Croutons, and a Grilled Shrimp Niçoise, to name just a few.

*FISH AND SEAFOOD: From Grilled Clams with Cocktail Butter to Grilled Fish Tacos with Chile Crunch and Smoke-Grilled Miso Black Cod.

*CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK, every which way: Achiote-Lime Chicken Breast and Pickle-Brined Drumsticks with Spicy Honey; a Taverna Steak for weeknights and a Smoke-Grilled Bone-In Rib Eye for weekends; a Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chop with Grilled Lemon and Smoke-Grilled Baby Backs.

There's also a special guide to the ultimate Hermosillo-Style Carne Asada. And for any newbies on the grill, or pros who want to expand their grill knowledge, Grill Time! is a helpful guide on grill mechanics, including the differences between smokers, gas grills, and charcoal grills and the cooking techniques that go along with each one. Level up your grilling game with Grill Time!

Review Quotes

"Grill Time! is Noah Galuten's love letter to the magic of live fire--how it makes weeknight cooking easier, weekend cooking more fun, and family meals more joyful. With clear techniques and bold, flexible recipes, this is grilling built for real life."

--J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, author of The Wok and The Food Lab

"Mayonnaise to keep food from sticking to the grill? Genius. You'll find the hits--Chicago-Style Char Dogs, Pork Souvlaki Pitas, smoke-grilled sausages--but also the surprises: Charred Pepperoncini Vinaigrette, Nước Chấm Brisket Noodle Bowl, Grilled Clams with Cocktail Butter. And no grilled desserts--that's how you know this book is the truth. The grill book we actually needed: real technique, real flavor, and backyard soul."

--Joshua McFadden, author of Six Seasons and Six Seasons of Pasta

"Any excuse to get us cooking outdoors more I can get behind. Thank you, Noah Galuten, for writing this book about the love of grilling with smart tips to make it easier and always more delicious. These are creative, bright recipes that will make you want to invite friends and family over for dinner."

--Renee Erickson, chef and co-owner, Sea Creatures Restaurants

"If you want to know everything about grilling--this is your book! Noah Galuten makes grilling accessible to all by sharing page after page of different flavors, techniques, and...my favorite, Dad Hacks. He brilliantly shows what a joy grilling brings to all."

--Elizabeth Poett, author of The Ranch Table

"If you think grilling is just for meat, this book will open your eyes--and your appetite. Grilling isn't just for meat lovers. It's about fire, flavor, and the simple joy of transforming vegetables into something unforgettable. Noah shows how vegetables can shine on the grill with bold, beautiful flavors in every bite."

--Catherine McCord, Weelicious

"Grill Time! is more than a cookbook--it's a celebration of love, family, and the kind of food that brings people closer. Noah Galuten pours his heart into every page, showing how a simple flame can turn ordinary moments into memories that last forever. These recipes carry comfort, joy, and the kind of honesty you only get from someone who truly cares about feeding his people. This book reminds us that a grill isn't just a tool--it's a way to show love, to slow down, to nourish, to connect. Every chapter feels like a warm hug and a seat at the table."

--Kevin Bludso, James Beard Award-winning author of Bludso's BBQ Cookbook

About the Author

NOAH GALUTEN is a chef, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and author of The Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook. He is also the co-author of On Vegetables: Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen with Jeremy Fox, and Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul with Kevin Bludso, among other titles. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, children and small dog.