Fanning the Flames : Recipes and Tall Tales from BBQ Hall of Famer Melissa Cookston

Melissa Cookston, renowned as the “winningest woman in barbecue,” judge on the Netflix hit, Barbecue Showdown, 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. From 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 Fanning The Flames, 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 Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room and Smokin’ Hot in the South, 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