{"product_id":"fanning-the-flames-recipes-and-tall-tales-from-bbq-hall-of-famer-melissa-cookston-hardcover","title":"Fanning the Flames: Recipes and Tall Tales from BBQ Hall of Famer Melissa Cookston - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelissa Cookston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKen Goodman\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eMichael Symon\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelissa Cookston, renowned as the \"winningest woman in barbecue,\" judge on the Netflix hit, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbecue Showdown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, the only female, seven-time barbecue world champion, and author of two acclaimed barbecue cookbooks, returns with a collection of classic, blue-ribbon favorites plus 70% new internationally-inspired recipes with the stories behind them all.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom her beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to becoming a BBQ Hall of Famer and award-winning chef, Melissa Cookston has always fused tradition with innovation. In \u003ci\u003eFanning The Flames\u003c\/i\u003e, she expands her pitmaster repertoire beyond her classics, showing how fire, smoke, and bold flavors connect food cultures across the globe. Building on her earlier books \u003ci\u003eSmokin' in the Boys' Room\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSmokin' Hot in the South\u003c\/i\u003e, Melissa shares personal stories and 75 recipes that reflect both her Southern heritage and her travels through Sicily, Chile, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Greece, and more. Each chapter reflects her belief that cooking with fire is both deeply rooted and endlessly adaptable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book begins with the foundations of Mississippi barbecue, with dishes like her award winning Brisket and Burnt Ends or Baby Back Ribs, before widening to showcase her global curiosity. Recipes such as Duck Breast with Smoked Blackberry Mostarda and Smoked Oxtail Peposo with Gremolata highlight her ability to marry Southern techniques with international flavors. Globally inspired meals like Peruvian-Style Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce, Cretan Goat and Tomato Stew, and Pork Tenderloin Souvlaki with Tzatziki demonstrate how smoke and flame can bridge cultures and inspire new ways of bringing the world to your table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than a recipe collection, \u003ci\u003eFanning The Flames\u003c\/i\u003e is a passport to global flavors viewed through the lens of smoke. With expert tips, master techniques, and Melissa's signature warmth, it serves as both a tribute to her Southern roots and an exploration of how barbecue truly knows no borders.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelissa Cookston\u003c\/b\u003e is a seven-time world BBQ champion and the first woman inducted into the BBQ Hall of Fame. She is a renowned pitmaster, restaurateur, and author. Her award-winning food is served at her Mississippi outpost Memphis BBQ Co. and via Goldbelly nationwide. Melissa is a judge on \u003ci\u003eBBQ Showdown\u003c\/i\u003e, the award winning Netflix Series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2023, Melissa retired from competition barbecue to focus on her non-profit: The World Jr. BBQ League. There, she mentors at-risk youth in the culinary arts, while teaching skills beyond the grill. Melissa Cookston's legacy continues to inspire barbecue enthusiasts worldwide.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.2 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44572970680455,"sku":"9798881605360","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/AJXOJY8VJJ9798881605360.webp?v=1778179817","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/fanning-the-flames-recipes-and-tall-tales-from-bbq-hall-of-famer-melissa-cookston-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}