There is nothing more evocative of hot lazy days, eating with family and friends, than the delectable aromas of a barbecue. This book combines all the traditional barbecue favourites with more contemporary dishes, incorporating a wide range of tastes and flavours to show how versatile, and how much fun, outdoor cooking can be. Divided into five sections, the book presents 30 barbeque recipes which offer ideas and inspirations for every type of menu, occasion, special event and entertainment. There is an informative introduction with advice on preparing and controlling the barbecue, useful safety tips and how to make your own relishes and marinades. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions to details each stage of preparation. Recipes include: five-spice ribstickers, peppered steaks in beer and garlic, spiced chicken breasts with coconut sauce, sardines with warm herb salsa, potato skewers with mustard dip and baked bananas with spice vanilla butter.