Champion pitmaster and CEO and co-founder of Operation BBQ Relief Stan Hays joins forces with NFL veteran and former ESPN Radio host Mike Golic in this celebration of the connection of BBQ and sports. Proceeds from the sale of this book will directly benefit Operation BBQ Relief. Good for the stomach, better for the soul-quality comfort barbecue and side dishes that reflect the character and warmth of the national non-profit Operation BBQ Relief. The 80+ recipes from your favourite sports stars, pitmasters, and chefs combine the worlds through the power of food. Grilling with Golic and Hays aims to inspire hope and compassion through the stories of overcoming challenges that are present in both the athletic world and the work of Operation BBQ Relief. Armed with a caravan of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens, and volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief delivers support through hot meals in times of need, feeding first responders and communities affected by natural disasters, along with year-round efforts to fight hunger through various programs. Each of the 80+ comforting recipes-from appetizers to ribs, and from seafood to desserts-will include a short biography of each sports star or chef contributor. Gorgeous photography throughout the book showcases recipes such as Smoked Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, Lobster Pasta Salad and Tequila BBQ Spare Ribs.