 In addition to grill recipes for both meat and vegetables, the book includes substantial information on side dishes, drinks, and desserts, as well as numerous sidebars detailing Raichlen's experiences while researching the book.The second edition of the flagship book was released in May 2008, and incorporated substantial amounts of color photography in a style similar to the earlier "How To Grill" book.The books do not tie in directly to Raichlen's television show "Barbecue U", although they do share the same subject matter.