Douglas Trattner Books
Douglas Trattner is a Cleveland-based food writer and editor who has collaborated with Symon on several cookbooks.
Known for: Symon's Dinners: Cooking Out
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Symon's Dinners: Cooking Out
This cookbook by celebrity chef Michael Symon and writer Douglas Trattner celebrates outdoor cooking and grilling. It features recipes for meats, sides, and desserts designed for backyard gatherings, emphasizing Symon's signature Midwestern style and love of bold flavors.
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Essential Tools and Techniques
Every great cook has a few tools they can’t live without, and when it comes to grilling, simplicity rules. I’ve cooked with everything from souped-up smokers to makeshift fire pits on camping trips, and the lesson’s always the same: you need good heat control and a solid surface. My preferred grills...
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Building Flavor
You can’t talk about outdoor cooking without talking about flavor. Heat gives you texture, but layers of flavor come from seasoning and patience. A dry rub or marinade isn’t just a step—it’s a philosophy. When I rub a rack of ribs with paprika, brown sugar, salt, and chili, I’m telling the meat wher...
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About Douglas Trattner
Douglas Trattner is a Cleveland-based food writer and editor who has collaborated with Symon on several cookbooks.
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