Your new grilling go-to guide, from the James Beard Award winning writer, chef, and author of The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook, provides incredibly flavorful, family-friendly recipes, perfect for newbies and grill-masters alike.

When it comes to feeding his family, Noah Galuten’s secret weapon is his grill. He is, after all, a “grill dad!” But don’t worry, it’s not all not dogs and hamburgers. Just as he did in his previous book, The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook, here Galuten, an LA native who loves his backyard grill, embraces his love of bright flavors, comfort foods, and veggie forward dishes to create meals that help nourish his growing family, pleasing both adults and children alike.

This collection of more than 80 inventive, fresh and nutritious recipes will be sure to impress anyone at your table (or gathered in your backyard!) From the ultimate backyard burger to a Grilled Caprese Sandwich that was an accidental party fan favorite to a multitude of veggie sides and mains, like a Grilled Kabocha Squash with Salsa Macha and Lime and perfect Grilled Veggie Burrito; from a Spicy Grilled Chicken Caesar with Garlic Bread Croutons to  Marinated Skirt Steak with Citrus, Soy, Arbol, Ginger and Garlic, these are your new grilling favorites. Grill Dad also includes a guide to a Benihana Birthday Party style chicken; an in-depth guide on how to make the best Carne Asada ala Hermosillo that would be perfect for your weekend gatherings; and a primer on grilling with gas, charcoal, or wood. Here Galuten makes grilling accessible and enjoyable for everyone—and helps you get dinner on the table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.