Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style

by Mario Batali

With its easy recipes and clear, simple instructions, Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style will be the source for tailgating for NASCAR 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 the average NASCAR fan to cook great-tasting food with ease and have the folks tailgating next to you longing for leftovers.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2006

About the author

Mario Batali is known to most people as both the star of the Food Network's Molto Mario and one of the Iron Chefs on Iron Chef America. Winner of numerous awards for his restaurants, Mario himself is the recipient of the 2005 James Beard All-Clad Outstanding Chef Award, the most prestigious cooking honor there is. Mario is also a huge NASCAR fan. Like many guys his age, Mario first discovered the thrill of stock car racing watching the ebullient Chris Economaki, in his Martian-style headphones, reporting live from the pit area at Daytona. Mario has been a more active racing fan these last few years, hosting prerace dinners at the track for the drivers. His restaurant Otto has become something of an unofficial hangout whenever NASCAR visits New York. He also enjoys prowling the infield to check out what die-hard racing fans like to cook on their grills, looking to pick up some down-home grilling tips. His next book, ITALIAN GRILLING, will be available from Ecco/HarperCollins in May 2008.

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really don't have any interest in nascar racing, but I love a good tailgate! Some very fun recipes here, written with some common sense instruction that I appreciated.

[Lindsey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Most of the recipes in this book were not something that I am going to prepare in anticipation of a race. Too complicated, too many (hard to find) ingredients.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of good simple outdoor cooking recipes, in this case at NASCAR, but it's also great for camping. Tried two recipes -- Leo's Sloppy Joes & Potato Packets. Both were simple to put together with ingredients that are likely to be on hand. Both turned out super. I will make both again and anxious to try more. Two for two Mario.

[John Sundeen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a riot, so unlike what I thought of Mario before checking this out. I never would have guessed he would go for auto racing. Very simple all american tailgate food recipes - not much that I would actually do, but an amusing book.

[Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoughtful gift from my sister. Entertaining, fun pictues, Mario's belly is a bit of a worry, but I will definitely try his kick-a** bbq sauce!

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many good recipes perfect for their purpose. (Works well for NFL tailgates too.)