Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice

“Whether you’re new to the bbq game or you’re a seasoned veteran, this cookbook will be a godsend. By providing sound techniques and creative flavors, Tony puts the backyard pitmaster in the driver’s seat. Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice is the single greatest resource I have found to get people out of the same monotonous routine of cooking the same four or five dishes over and over. By making the recipes in these pages, you will get to explore a wide variety of flavors, and ultimately, you will be rewarded with more skills. Your friends and family will thank you as they bask in the warm glow of a fire that is sure to produce another amazing meal.”

• Jeremy Yoder, creator of the YouTube channel “Mad Scientist BBQ” * “Tony Ramirez is an incredibly versatile cook, with a knack for blending flavors from his Cajun and Filipino heritages with the boldness of Texas barbecue. This book is a celebration of culinary creativity that takes you on an amazing journey through flavors, techniques, and cultures, all delivered with the warmth and hospitality that make you feel like you are right there in Tony’s backyard.”

• Al Frugoni, Argentinian live-fire master and creator of Frugoni Open Fire Cooking seasoning * “If you are looking to cook up some bold, game-changing BBQ, then this book is for you. Tony Ramirez’s Filipino and Cajun-inspired recipes make for truly delicious meals. Whether you are a professional BBQer or just getting into the game, these insanely good dishes will have you coming back for more, time and again.”

• Derek Wolf, Creator of Over The Fire Cooking and author of Food X Fire and Flavor X Fire *

Tony Ramirez, also known as TFTI BBQ on social media, has honed his backyard barbecue skills over a span of nearly 20 years in the Bay Area. He is entirely self-taught, but draws heavily on his parents’ cooking and culinary traditions—Filipino and Cajun. TFTI BBQ recipes are known for their unique but approachable flavor combinations and techniques that sometimes bend the barbeque “rules.” Tony has partnered with a variety of major brands and is beloved in the live fire barbeque community—frequently appearing with other high-level creators.