Chef Brad Smoliak takes haute cuisine out-of-doors as he delivers an accessible, diverse and delicious set of tried-and-true recipes for the barbecue. Learn the best way to grill different cuts of meats, learn what ''rubs'' to use, find out how to smoke meats using different woods in order to achieve amazing flavours, and discover other foods that can be successfully put on the ''barbie.''

BRAD SMOLIAK is a highly respected chef and food products developer based in Edmonton. Brad counts among his clients major food chains across Canada and the United States. Brad has served as executive chef at a number of leading restaurants, among them Edmonton’s acclaimed Hardware Grill, which he cofounded in 1996. The restaurant was ranked one of Canada’s top five restaurants by Enroute magazine. Brad has attended the Culinary Institute of America in California. He is a member of Cuisine Canada and of the Research Chefs Association. Brad has served as executive chef at a number of leading restaurants, among them Edmonton’s acclaimed Hardware Grill, which he cofounded in 1996. The restaurant was ranked one of Canada’s top five restaurants by Enroute magazine.Brad received his training from the Culinary Institute of America in California. He is a member of Cuisine Canada and of the Research Chefs Association.