Last year I wrote a blog about the library of cook books we’ve written here at The Companion Group. From burgers to pizza, we’ve written some amazing recipes and taken dozens of beautiful, mouth-watering photos. This year I’m proud to say that we’ve added two more books to our collection, and they’ll soon be available for purchase. The first of these two books is titled Let’s Smoke and it takes the reader on a journey highlighting the benefits of grill planks and the flavor that wood can impart on your food. Our second release, Burgerology, celebrates one of my all-time favorite foods: hamburgers. These two books are a must-have for any hardcore home griller.

Burgerology

Burgers come in all different sizes, from sliders to classic style and even burgers that are stuffed with flavor enhancing ingredients like cheese or mushrooms. In Burgerology, we cover all three of these types of burgers with flavors from around the world. This burger book contains 15 delicious recipes guaranteed to satisfy and inspire any burger craving, no matter how big. A few of the recipes featured in the book include Blue Cheese BLT Burgers with Avocado Aioli, Cheddar Stuffed Burger with Onion Rings and Barbecue Sauce.

Pepper Jack Avocado Burger with Crispy Onions

Let’s Smoke

Planking is an age-old technique that involves cooking food on a slab of wood. Cooking on a plank infuses your food with hints of wood flavor. In this book we cover all aspects of a meal, from appetizers to main entrees and even deserts. Our goal was to make planking something anyone can enjoy by demonstrating how simple and tasty it really can be. Recipes like our lemon herb planked chicken breast and maple bourbon pork chops are easy to make and packed with flavor. Other recipes, like our planked halibut with rosemary lemon sauce, are perfect for home cooks who like to cook a little more on the gourmet side to impress family and friends. Much like the burger book, our planked book features a variety of different styles to ensure there’s something for everyone.

Squash with Dill Appetizers

Tools of the Trade

Recipes aren’t the only thing we feature in our cook books. Some dishes come out significantly better with some specialized grill tools. Take for instance our Grill Plank Flexi-Basket, this tool allows you to flip your planked foods so that you can get a nice sear on your protein or vegetables. When it comes to burgers, our 3 in 1 Burger Press is the perfect way to put together your patties – especially since it’s capable of handling regular, slider, and stuffed burgers.

Whether you’re new to grilling or a seasoned backyard BBQ expert, these books are a great source for your next delicious grilled meal.

Daniel Replogle

Daniel does business development and marketing at The Companion Group. When he isn’t writing you can find him rock climbing or doing ceramic artwork.