Tapas that sizzle on the grill, pulpo over glowing coals, juicy souvlaki, and pizzas with a crust that crackles when you cut into it. Cooking over fire and smoke is central, with that recognizable Smokey Goodness touch. Open fire by the sea, fragrant herbs, good olive oil, and wood smoke form the basis of dishes you want to share at long tables. The Mediterranean approach gives a fresh take on BBQ: less heavy, more layered. Less low & slow, more fiery fun.
The book is filled with versatile recipes that burst with flavor, yet remain accessible for anyone who loves to cook outdoors. Think Smoked Iberico Rib Fingers with saffron-yogurt dip, Grilled swordfish with pistachio crumble and creamy lemon-caper sauce, and desserts like Galaktoboureko with ouzo-apricots.
In addition to recipes, the book features BBQ techniques and travel stories. Smokey Goodness Mediterranean BBQ is not a book to neatly put away on the shelf, but to lay open next to the BBQ, flip through, and get dirty.
Smokey Goodness Mediterranean BBQ is the 19th book by Jord Althuizen and will be released on March 31, 2026. More than 450,000 copies of the Smokey Goodness series have been sold, making it a staple in Dutch barbecue culture.
