BACON CHEESEBURGER HOT DOGS

BACON CHEESEBURGER HOT DOGS

Recipe courtesy of Justine Sulia in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from Justine, visit their blog cookingandbeer.com. Ingredients 8 good-quality all-beef hot dogs 8 Cobblestone Bread Co.™ Spud Dogs drizzle of ketchup drizzle of mustard chopped fresh parsley cheeseburger mixture (recipe below) white cheddar cheese sauce...

BACON CHEESEBURGER HOT DOGS

Recipe courtesy of Justine Sulia in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from Justine, visit their blog cookingandbeer.com. Ingredients 8 good-quality all-beef hot dogs 8 Cobblestone Bread Co.™ Spud Dogs drizzle of ketchup drizzle of mustard chopped fresh parsley cheeseburger mixture (recipe below) white cheddar cheese sauce...

SMOKED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO

SMOKED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO

Recipe courtesy of Billy Parisi in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from Billy, visit their blog billyparisi.com.Ingredients 3 tablespoons of brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons of dry oregano 1 ½ teaspoons of onion powder 1 ½ teaspoons of garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons of Kosher...

SMOKED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO

Recipe courtesy of Billy Parisi in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from Billy, visit their blog billyparisi.com.Ingredients 3 tablespoons of brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons of dry oregano 1 ½ teaspoons of onion powder 1 ½ teaspoons of garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons of Kosher...

GRILLED ITALIAN MEATLOAF SANDWICH

GRILLED ITALIAN MEATLOAF SANDWICH

Recipe courtesy of John Thomas in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from John, visit their blog grilling24x7.com. Ingredients 2 pounds of 80% lean ground beef ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup of marinara sauce (save extra from the jar for brushing...

GRILLED ITALIAN MEATLOAF SANDWICH

Recipe courtesy of John Thomas in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from John, visit their blog grilling24x7.com. Ingredients 2 pounds of 80% lean ground beef ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup of marinara sauce (save extra from the jar for brushing...

BANH MI BURGER

BANH MI BURGER

Recipe courtesy of Sarah Leung in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from Sarah, visit their blog thewoksoflife.com.Ingredients 2 carrots, julienned or spiralized 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional) ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup mayonnaise 1...

BANH MI BURGER

Recipe courtesy of Sarah Leung in partnership with Cobblestone Bread Co. For more recipes from Sarah, visit their blog thewoksoflife.com.Ingredients 2 carrots, julienned or spiralized 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional) ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup mayonnaise 1...

LASAGNA CUPCAKES

LASAGNA CUPCAKES

Recipe adapted from hungry-girl.com!Ingredients 12 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms One 14.5-oz. can crushed tomatoes  1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic One 10-oz. package frozen chopped...

LASAGNA CUPCAKES

Recipe adapted from hungry-girl.com!Ingredients 12 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms One 14.5-oz. can crushed tomatoes  1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic One 10-oz. package frozen chopped...

APPLE-BOURBON BABY BACK RIBS

APPLE-BOURBON BABY BACK RIBS

“One of my favourite things to cook on my Green Egg is baby back ribs. These ribs are full of big flavour as I use both a dry rub and the Apple-Bourbon Sauce. The sauce is really spicy, really sweet and has a nice piquant bite – all...

APPLE-BOURBON BABY BACK RIBS

“One of my favourite things to cook on my Green Egg is baby back ribs. These ribs are full of big flavour as I use both a dry rub and the Apple-Bourbon Sauce. The sauce is really spicy, really sweet and has a nice piquant bite – all...

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA SKEWERS

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA SKEWERS

Ingredients 1⁄2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves 1⁄3 cup lime juice (about 6 limes) 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into...

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA SKEWERS

Ingredients 1⁄2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves 1⁄3 cup lime juice (about 6 limes) 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into...

GRILL GLAZED SWEET ASIAN CHICKEN PAN GRILL

GRILL GLAZED SWEET ASIAN CHICKEN PAN GRILL

Recipe adapted from Better than Bouillon. For more information about Better than Bouillon, visit betterthanbouillon.com. Ingredients 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin 1” strips 1 medium red onion, cut into thin 1” strips...

GRILL GLAZED SWEET ASIAN CHICKEN PAN GRILL

Recipe adapted from Better than Bouillon. For more information about Better than Bouillon, visit betterthanbouillon.com. Ingredients 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin 1” strips 1 medium red onion, cut into thin 1” strips...

BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

“Growing up, the only cooking my dad did was grilling. He taught me everything I know about grilling, starting with the barbequed chicken he would make for the church fundraiser every year. It was always a crowd favorite and I enjoyed spending so much time with my dad.”...

BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

“Growing up, the only cooking my dad did was grilling. He taught me everything I know about grilling, starting with the barbequed chicken he would make for the church fundraiser every year. It was always a crowd favorite and I enjoyed spending so much time with my dad.”...

BOURBON GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH BARBECUE SAUCE

BOURBON GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH BARBECUE SAUCE

Adapted with permission from Lighten Up, Y’all by Virginia Willis, copyright (c) 2015. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Photography (c) 2015 by Angie Mosier.Ingredients 4 peaches (about 11⁄4 pounds), halved, pitted, and quartered 2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and quartered 1...

BOURBON GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH BARBECUE SAUCE

Adapted with permission from Lighten Up, Y’all by Virginia Willis, copyright (c) 2015. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Photography (c) 2015 by Angie Mosier.Ingredients 4 peaches (about 11⁄4 pounds), halved, pitted, and quartered 2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and quartered 1...

MARGARITA SKILLET PIZZA

MARGARITA SKILLET PIZZA

Recipe courtesy of Cabot Cheese and Lodge Cast Iron.Ingredients  Print 1 10-ounce ball of pizza dough, risen at room temperature* flour for dusting semolina or cornmeal for dusting ⅓ cup marinara sauce 3 ounces shredded Cabot Alpine cheddar 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil Instructions Set EGG for direct...

MARGARITA SKILLET PIZZA

Recipe courtesy of Cabot Cheese and Lodge Cast Iron.Ingredients  Print 1 10-ounce ball of pizza dough, risen at room temperature* flour for dusting semolina or cornmeal for dusting ⅓ cup marinara sauce 3 ounces shredded Cabot Alpine cheddar 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil Instructions Set EGG for direct...

Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze

Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze

“Sorgum—you can think of it as the South’s maple syrup—is sweet yet earthy with a touch of spice that a dash of chile de arbol brings to the forefront. If you can’t find it, a combination of honey and molasses will do the trick.” -Bobby Flay Ingredients 1⁄2...

Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze

“Sorgum—you can think of it as the South’s maple syrup—is sweet yet earthy with a touch of spice that a dash of chile de arbol brings to the forefront. If you can’t find it, a combination of honey and molasses will do the trick.” -Bobby Flay Ingredients 1⁄2...

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN

Recipe courtesy of Melissa Cookston, The Winningest Woman in Barbecue. You can read more about Melissa on P20 of the Big Green Egg Lifestyle Magazine and then try your hand at her pizza recipe!Recipe courtesy of “Smoking Hot in the South: New Grilling Recipes from the Winningest Woman...

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN

Recipe courtesy of Melissa Cookston, The Winningest Woman in Barbecue. You can read more about Melissa on P20 of the Big Green Egg Lifestyle Magazine and then try your hand at her pizza recipe!Recipe courtesy of “Smoking Hot in the South: New Grilling Recipes from the Winningest Woman...

Peach & Pineapple Dump Cake

Peach & Pineapple Dump Cake

Based on Chef D's Peach CobblerIngredients (2) 29oz. cans of sliced peaches with heavy syrup (drain 1 can) 1 small can pineapple bits ½ cup tapioca box pudding 1 box butter yellow cake mix 1 ¼ cup brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter Instructions Set the EGG up...

Peach & Pineapple Dump Cake

Based on Chef D's Peach CobblerIngredients (2) 29oz. cans of sliced peaches with heavy syrup (drain 1 can) 1 small can pineapple bits ½ cup tapioca box pudding 1 box butter yellow cake mix 1 ¼ cup brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter Instructions Set the EGG up...

SMOKED MAC N' CHEESE

SMOKED MAC N' CHEESE

You'll be blown away by the smoky-cheesy flavors and slight heat from the jalapenos. If you've never tried this on your EGG, you're in for a real treat!Ingredients 1 lb macaroni noodles (cooked in advance) 1 stick of butter 1 8oz package of cream cheese softened 2 ½...

SMOKED MAC N' CHEESE

You'll be blown away by the smoky-cheesy flavors and slight heat from the jalapenos. If you've never tried this on your EGG, you're in for a real treat!Ingredients 1 lb macaroni noodles (cooked in advance) 1 stick of butter 1 8oz package of cream cheese softened 2 ½...

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH HONEY GLAZE

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH HONEY GLAZE

Recipe courtesy of Robert Mondavi, Jr. – Co-Founder and President of Winemaking, Michael Mondavi Family Estate and Folio Fine Wine Partners.“Collectively our family has ten EGGs…needless to say, we all believe in the versatility of the Big Green Egg.”Ingredients 2 Cedar Grilling Planks 1 ½ cup (120 ml)...

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH HONEY GLAZE

Recipe courtesy of Robert Mondavi, Jr. – Co-Founder and President of Winemaking, Michael Mondavi Family Estate and Folio Fine Wine Partners.“Collectively our family has ten EGGs…needless to say, we all believe in the versatility of the Big Green Egg.”Ingredients 2 Cedar Grilling Planks 1 ½ cup (120 ml)...

BLUEBERRY BBQ CHICKEN

BLUEBERRY BBQ CHICKEN

Ingredients  1 to 3 lb (450 g to 1.4 kg) chicken – ask your butcher to butterfly or spatchcock your chicken by cutting the backbone and sternum out and flattening 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 1½ tsp (8 ml) black pepper Instructions To make the Blue Q Sauce...

BLUEBERRY BBQ CHICKEN

Ingredients  1 to 3 lb (450 g to 1.4 kg) chicken – ask your butcher to butterfly or spatchcock your chicken by cutting the backbone and sternum out and flattening 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 1½ tsp (8 ml) black pepper Instructions To make the Blue Q Sauce...

GROUPER WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

GROUPER WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Ingredients  Print 2 cups fresh pineapple 2 green onions chopped ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro 4 teaspoons plus 2 Tablespoons lime juice divided ⅛ teaspoon plus ¼ teaspoon salt divided Dash cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon canola oil 8 fish fillets ⅛ teaspoon...

GROUPER WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Ingredients  Print 2 cups fresh pineapple 2 green onions chopped ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro 4 teaspoons plus 2 Tablespoons lime juice divided ⅛ teaspoon plus ¼ teaspoon salt divided Dash cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon canola oil 8 fish fillets ⅛ teaspoon...

PLANK-ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE

PLANK-ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Recipe copyright Kared Adler and Judith Fertig and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press. Photo courtesy: 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking.Whether you serve these over dressed greens as a salad, on their own with a bold red wine as an appetizer, or as a sweet-savory dessert...

PLANK-ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Recipe copyright Kared Adler and Judith Fertig and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press. Photo courtesy: 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking.Whether you serve these over dressed greens as a salad, on their own with a bold red wine as an appetizer, or as a sweet-savory dessert...

PRIME RIB ROAST

PRIME RIB ROAST

Ingredients 1 NorthStar Bison Prime Rib Roast, (bison or beef) 3-4 garlic cloves, minced Olive oil (as desired) 3 tbsp NorthStar Seasoning or your favorite seasoning mix or rub Instructions Coat thawed or fresh roast with olive oil and cover with garlic and seasoning. Wrap with foil and...

PRIME RIB ROAST

Ingredients 1 NorthStar Bison Prime Rib Roast, (bison or beef) 3-4 garlic cloves, minced Olive oil (as desired) 3 tbsp NorthStar Seasoning or your favorite seasoning mix or rub Instructions Coat thawed or fresh roast with olive oil and cover with garlic and seasoning. Wrap with foil and...

INDIAN CURRY SUMMER VEGETABLE PAN GRILL

INDIAN CURRY SUMMER VEGETABLE PAN GRILL

Ingredients  Print 1⁄4 cup water 2 cups broccoli cut into bite size pieces 1 cup red onion cut into thin 1” strips 1 red bell pepper cut into thin 1” strips 1 1⁄2 cups yellow squash cut in 1⁄2” slices 1⁄4 cup sweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon Better...

INDIAN CURRY SUMMER VEGETABLE PAN GRILL

Ingredients  Print 1⁄4 cup water 2 cups broccoli cut into bite size pieces 1 cup red onion cut into thin 1” strips 1 red bell pepper cut into thin 1” strips 1 1⁄2 cups yellow squash cut in 1⁄2” slices 1⁄4 cup sweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon Better...

BOURBON GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

BOURBON GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Ingredients 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 1⁄2 cup peach preserves 2 tablespoon bourbon 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed and silver skin removed 5 peaches, unpeeled and cut into quarters Instructions In a small bowl, combine paprika, cinnamon and salt....

BOURBON GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Ingredients 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 1⁄2 cup peach preserves 2 tablespoon bourbon 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed and silver skin removed 5 peaches, unpeeled and cut into quarters Instructions In a small bowl, combine paprika, cinnamon and salt....

EL GRECO PIZZA

EL GRECO PIZZA

Ingredients  Print 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups (85 g) fresh spinach 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) marinara sauce 1⁄2 (55 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1⁄3 cup (50 g) feta cheese, crumbled 1⁄3 (65 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 thin crust...

EL GRECO PIZZA

Ingredients  Print 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups (85 g) fresh spinach 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) marinara sauce 1⁄2 (55 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1⁄3 cup (50 g) feta cheese, crumbled 1⁄3 (65 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 thin crust...

DR. BBQ’S BEEF BRISKET FLAT

DR. BBQ’S BEEF BRISKET FLAT

Ingredients 1 flat cut brisket, about 9 pounds with the fat cap left on BBQ rub as needed 1 cup strong black coffee Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking  at 250°F/121°C with pecan wood for flavor and a drip pan on the convEGGtor™. Trim any loose pieces...

DR. BBQ’S BEEF BRISKET FLAT

Ingredients 1 flat cut brisket, about 9 pounds with the fat cap left on BBQ rub as needed 1 cup strong black coffee Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking  at 250°F/121°C with pecan wood for flavor and a drip pan on the convEGGtor™. Trim any loose pieces...

ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GREEK RELISH

ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GREEK RELISH

Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped 10 ounces Kalamata olives, slices 1⁄4 inch 1 small red onion, diced 3 ounces feta cheese, dry...

ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GREEK RELISH

Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped 10 ounces Kalamata olives, slices 1⁄4 inch 1 small red onion, diced 3 ounces feta cheese, dry...

SRIRACHA PORK CHOPS

SRIRACHA PORK CHOPS

Ingredients 4 (1”) boneless pork chops 2 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillon® Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 Tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons freshly minced ginger Instructions Mix the Roasted...

SRIRACHA PORK CHOPS

Ingredients 4 (1”) boneless pork chops 2 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillon® Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 Tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons freshly minced ginger Instructions Mix the Roasted...

ROASTED CORN AND GREEN CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

ROASTED CORN AND GREEN CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups Roasted Corn, Kernels (or 2 medium Ears of Corn) 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 (4 oz.) can diced Green Chili Peppers, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon® Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base 2 teaspoons Original Louisiana Hot Sauce...

ROASTED CORN AND GREEN CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups Roasted Corn, Kernels (or 2 medium Ears of Corn) 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 (4 oz.) can diced Green Chili Peppers, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon® Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base 2 teaspoons Original Louisiana Hot Sauce...

JERK CHICKEN WINGS

JERK CHICKEN WINGS

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed 2 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillon® Organic Chicken Base 1⁄4 cup Jerk seasoning 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon garlic powder Instructions Mix the chicken base, Jerk seasoning, vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Add the marinade and chicken...

JERK CHICKEN WINGS

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed 2 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillon® Organic Chicken Base 1⁄4 cup Jerk seasoning 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon garlic powder Instructions Mix the chicken base, Jerk seasoning, vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Add the marinade and chicken...

DOWN AND DIZZY PORK SHOULDER

DOWN AND DIZZY PORK SHOULDER

Ingredients  Print 7.5-10 lb pork butt (also called pork shoulder blade roast, Boston butt) 1⁄3 cup of Dizzy Gourmet® Down and Dizzy™ Seasoning Salt 2 or 3 chunks of smoking wood (hickory is a natural on pork) 1⁄2 cup of peach nectar Hot sauce (optional, and to taste...

DOWN AND DIZZY PORK SHOULDER

Ingredients  Print 7.5-10 lb pork butt (also called pork shoulder blade roast, Boston butt) 1⁄3 cup of Dizzy Gourmet® Down and Dizzy™ Seasoning Salt 2 or 3 chunks of smoking wood (hickory is a natural on pork) 1⁄2 cup of peach nectar Hot sauce (optional, and to taste...

DR. BBQ’S SMOKED FLAT-CUT BRISKET WITH COFFEE

DR. BBQ’S SMOKED FLAT-CUT BRISKET WITH COFFEE

Ingredients  Print 1 USDA Choice flat-cut brisket (5 to 6 pounds), fat left on Barbecue Rub #67 (below) ½ cup strong brewed coffee Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking at 235°F/113°C using medium hickory wood for smoke flavor. Season the brisket liberally with the rub. Cook the...

DR. BBQ’S SMOKED FLAT-CUT BRISKET WITH COFFEE

Ingredients  Print 1 USDA Choice flat-cut brisket (5 to 6 pounds), fat left on Barbecue Rub #67 (below) ½ cup strong brewed coffee Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking at 235°F/113°C using medium hickory wood for smoke flavor. Season the brisket liberally with the rub. Cook the...