Good barbecues can mean great food simply cooked. Countries with cuisines as varied as India, France, China, Australia and America have superb grilling dishes that are ideal for the barbecue. Food from Fire brings together authentic recipes for the best of these dishes - from kebabs to satay to burgers to marinated meat and fish. There are lots of ideas for different ways to cook some of the dishes: on a traditional barbecue, on an open fire, in a pit, immersed in the embers, or just in an everyday kitchen. Foodie and fun, this is essential summer reading. Food from Fire is about cooking on a grill. As well as being inspiring and fun, it's a practical book that offers clear information on the basics of creating and maintaining a good barbecue fire. There are instructions for cooking the food on a barbecue, but each recipe also features a Rainy Day section that tells you how to cook the dish in a home kitchen and a Variations box giving alternative ideas for a dish.