Karen Adler and Judith Fertig are the BBQ Queens. Experts on grilling and barbecuing, they've written dozens of books on their favorite recipes and best grilling methods, including The Gardener and the Grill, Patio Pizzeria, and BBQ Bistro. The fabulous pair has appeared on the Food Network and Better Homes & Gardens TV, and they both share their skills in grilling classes that have reached over 75,000 students. Today with tongs in hand, they're grilling and barbecuing away in Kansas City, Kansas.

For all-American flavors, look no further than your own backyard garden for meals that are grill and barbecue-friendly: all hail the red, white, and 'que!
The authors of The Gardener and the Grill are back in the backyard with garden-fresh grilling like never before. Each recipe makes the most of seasonal American ingredients and flavors like bourbon, blackberries, country ham, maple syrup, pomegranates, craft beer, and sweet onions. Throw these recipes on the grill:

• Ember-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Barbecuer's White Bean Cassoulet
• Planked Chicken Breasts with Chile Lime Sofrito
• Root Beer Ribs
• Grilled Banana Splits