The New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award Nominee Jamie Purviance showcases his winning recipes for the ultimate backyard barbecue in the newly-released “Weber’s Big Book of Burgers” ($21.95).

“This book pushes burger boundaries,” says Purviance, the author of more than a dozen cookbooks for Weber. “After all, a burger is not so much a rigid recipe as it is an idea ready for improvisation. We’ve loaded readers with fresh, new ideas and created a book that encompasses everything associated with burgers, including fun twists on hot dogs, side dishes and cocktails. When we say this book is ‘BIG,’ we mean it covers a huge topic with some surprising approaches.”

Burger recipes range from Bacon and Egg Beef Burgers with Cheddar to upscale Double-Truffled Cheeseburgers with Cornichons. In addition to ground beef, Purviance explores creative takes on burgers using bison, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, seafood, lentils, quinoa and many more ingredients that offer grillers the must-have source book for all things burgers.

The book also explores famous regional burger favorites in its America the Burgerful section, including Santa Fe, where the green chili cheeseburger rules, to Columbia, South Carolina’s own pimento cheeseburger. Throughout history, innovative Americans have experimented with an original and made it their own. 

Fun sidebars – such as In Praise of Ketchup and The Glory of Mustard look into the genesis of two of the burgers best friends. Who knew mustard has medicinal qualities and was used by the Greeks to treat scorpion bites?

Weber’s Big Book of Burgers also features a wide selection of hot dog, sausage and brat recipes. An in-depth Sausage and Hot Dog Geography section salutes regional favorites like Classic Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with pickled “sport” peppers and neon green relish, and New York Hot Dogs with Sweet Red Onions. In addition, Weber reveals a snapshot of Sheboygan: Home of the Brat, and digs in to the New England­Style Hot Dog Bun – a sturdy top-loader that provides a stable seat for everything from hot dogs to lobster salad.

Rounding out the recipes for a classic burger-themed cookout, Purviance includes a range of sides and seasonings, including Steak Fries with Rosemary Lemon Aioli, and Jicama Apple Slaw. The book also features 10 delicious drink recipes, including a fresh and tangy Ginger-Lime Margarita. Each recipe comes with a color photo from James Beard Award-winning photographer Tim Turner.