With a James Beard award under its belt, you know this cookbook is gonna serve you well. Tim Byres waxes poetic on the wide world of Texan flavor, using innovative techniques (that, don’t worry, you can easily do at home) for infusing smoke into your culinary creations. It goes far beyond basic barbecue, though, like in the recipes for adding a smoky tinge to condiments and side dishes. And if you’re feeling especially ambitious, there are how-tos for fire pits, smoke houses, and spit roasts right in your backyard.