This is a fun, quick read, and a handy reference, for weekend grillers like myself who want to start to branch out beyond burgers, brats, steak, and the occasional fish. In fact, there are even tips and recipes to make your burgers, steak, and fish better. The recipes take some preparatory work, though Bittman presents it in a way to suggest that the preparation won't take long (I'm a bit skeptical on that until I try and get the hang of the various marinades and know where to find the right spices). In addition to burgers and steak, there are tips and recipes for grilling fish, chicken, lamb, and vegetables. Some of the tips and marinades could apply to multiple meats.