As the host of Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin, now in its second season on TV One, Garvin combines his impressive culinary resume with his engaging, down-to-earth style to offer simple techniques for savory recipes along with laugh-out-loud anecdotes and indispensable cooking know-how.

• Recipes are grouped into the following chapters: Super Simple, Family Style, Market Fresh, Good Food Made at Home, Building a Great Dish, Cognac, Sticks and Steaks, Entertaining with G, Sweet Thoughts.

• Photographs throughout.