Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style 
asked by nutshell on November 21, 2006 7:08 AM
Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style by superstar chef and longtime NASCAR fan Mario Batali is an officially licensed NASCAR tailgating cookbook.
With its easy recipes and clear, simple instructions, Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style is the source for tailgating for fans around the country. It features regional favorites and classic grilling recipes on which Mario has put his signature spin. Included are ideas for breakfast, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks, all incorporating ingredients found in almost any supermarket. Written with Mario's usual wit and candor, and punctuated with racing lore, this book will allow everyone to cook great-tasting food with ease and have the folks tailgating next to you longing for leftovers.
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Barbecued Wings Charlotte Style (p. 44) makes this book worth its fantastic Amazon price. Quadrupled the recipe and served the wings to a backyard party of 75 during the 2006 Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Look forward to preparing more of Mario's tailgating delights.
reviewed by casurf on November 27, 2006 5:43 AM
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I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend. She just loves it!! Thank you, Amazon, for making this a special birthday for a special friend.
reviewed by tsu on November 28, 2006 8:35 PM
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just not the concept of a celebrity writing one. At first I didn't think I needed a celebrity telling me what I'd been doing for years. But after meeting Mario at Charlotte, I changed my mind. He really is into NASCAR!
The book is easy to use and understand. Great recipes and in the end I did indeed learn some new things.
The book is easy to use and understand. Great recipes and in the end I did indeed learn some new things.
reviewed by blueoasis on November 29, 2006 1:52 AM
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Don't be put off by the NASCAR connection to this book. Batali doesn't let the rest of us -- or food -- down. This is just a different style of food than we are accustomed to from him, but, oh, is it worthwhile! Don't think this book is usable just for tail-gating and don't be discouraged by the outdoor cooking aspect of the recipes.
Not all of us can, for many reasons, take advantage of outdoor grills and we need not feel cheated. Everything here can easily be done indoors. The food is suitable for the kitchen table, the deck, a picnic, or just to bring something special to an everyday family dinner. How about barbecued meat loaf with corn and sweet onion salad? Finish off with Mario's Apple Brown Betty and you have a real pleaser.
Tonight we'll try Leo's Sloppy Joes with creamy cole slaw. The rain is torrential out there so we'll do this inside.
Back to that limoncello vinaigrette - I usually prefer mine over ice, but if anyone will go catch me a snapper, I'll try it. Mario has not led me astray yet, and I trust his ideas.
Not all of us can, for many reasons, take advantage of outdoor grills and we need not feel cheated. Everything here can easily be done indoors. The food is suitable for the kitchen table, the deck, a picnic, or just to bring something special to an everyday family dinner. How about barbecued meat loaf with corn and sweet onion salad? Finish off with Mario's Apple Brown Betty and you have a real pleaser.
Tonight we'll try Leo's Sloppy Joes with creamy cole slaw. The rain is torrential out there so we'll do this inside.
Back to that limoncello vinaigrette - I usually prefer mine over ice, but if anyone will go catch me a snapper, I'll try it. Mario has not led me astray yet, and I trust his ideas.
reviewed by vladi on November 29, 2006 7:00 PM