Learn how to grill like a champion in Brian Misko's Grilling With the House of Q (Figure 1, 2015). Misko (aka "BBQ Mike";) and his House of Q team earned top marks for their pulled pork at the 2014 Jack Daniels World BBQ Championship in Lynchburg, Tennessee and their ribs at the Vegas 2014 World Food Championships. With more than 80 recipes and gorgeous photos, this cookbook will satisfy the beginning, intermediate and competition-leaning pit master. Misko's love of food is obvious throughout, relayed through his great stories and easy-to-follow recipes. Looking to perfect shrimp tacos, pulled pork, ribs, mac 'n' cheese or baklava on the grill? The diverse offerings in Grilling With House of Q will tell you how (and make your mouth water).

Brian Misko left a career in sales and marketing to pursue his passion for the grill full-time. He assembled "House of Q,"; a competitive barbecue team, and they entered their first contest in 2005. Since then, the team has won several prestigious awards including the Jack Daniels World BBQ Championships and the 2014 World Food Championships in Las Vegas. Misko's reaction to the win in Vegas? "I yelled, screamed, jumped for joy and celebrated just like we won the Stanley Cup!"; Misko was a guest chef at Vancouver's 2010 Olympics and can be seen giving BBQ tips on Global TV's BC morning News. He lives in Surrey, BC.

BOOKS:

Grilling With House of Q: Inspired Recipes for Backyard Barbecues (Figure 1 Publishing, 2015) $24.95 978-1-927958-10-0

[BCBW 2015]