Rick Browne, host of the PBS series Barbecue America, knows barbecue and has traveled the world in search of the best barbecue available. He thoroughly understands the pleasure of barbecue's accompanying side dishes and supplies readers with 130 recipes, each chosen to perfectly complement any barbecue main dish. What would a barbecue or picnic be without crisp salads, savory beans, irresistible grilled breads, bowls of al dente pasta, flavorful fruits, and fresh garden veggies - all done up either right over hot coals or in the kitchen. Rick Browne's new and improved book is all you need to enjoy a complete and scrumptious feast.

Rick Browne, host of the PBS series Barbecue America, knows barbecue and has traveled the world in search of the best barbecue available. He thoroughly understands the pleasure of barbecue's accompanying side dishes and supplies readers with 130 recipes, each chosen to perfectly complement any barbecue main dish. What would a barbecue or picnic be without crisp salads, savory beans, irresistible grilled breads, bowls of al dente pasta, flavorful fruits, and fresh garden veggies - all done up either right over hot coals or in the kitchen. Rick Browne's new and improved book is all you need to enjoy a complete and scrumptious feast.