Nothing beats the experience of cooking over hot coals or a gas-fired grill as meats and veggies sizzle and the smell of smoke fills the air. Which is why Chef Steve Petusevsky, author of the American Diabetes Association Vegetarian Cookbook (American Diabetes Association, 2013), felt he had to write Sizzle and Smoke. Recently diagnosed with prediabetes, Steve wanted to change his diet and eat better, but was disappointed when he looked for healthy books and recipes using his favorite way to cook?over an open flame. Healthy grilling recipes were scarce, and there was nothing about how to make grilled foods that tasted amazing and fit with a diabetes or preventative meal plan. So calling on his years of culinary experience, he pulled together this collection of recipes, tips, and techniques to help others like him get quality time with man's real best friend?the grill.Designed specifically for people with diabetes, Sizzle and Smoke is a collection of grilling recipes that use lean meats and grilled vegetarian dishes to deliver the smoky, natural flavor only a grill can provide. While many classic grill-top recipes are nutritional train wrecks, grilling also has a dirty little secret?it's an inherently low-fat method of cooking. Heat, metal, and smoke are all you need to get wonderful flavor without packing in extra fat and calories. Lamb, beef, poultry, veggie sides, marinades and rubs, and even dessert?it's all here. And for those new to grilling, or those looking to pick up some new tips, Steve has also included an extensive section on techniques, methods, and equipment, with photos and illustrated steps to take the edge off the learning curve.A grilling how-to master class and cookbook in one, Sizzle and Smoke is perfect for the backyard BBQ chef looking to cut calories and inches without cutting out the fun and flavor.