Take outdoor cooking to the next level with the BBQ Companion, the must-have compendium of recipes by acclaimed Australian chef, TV presenter and barbecue expert, Ben O'Donoghue. With more than 180 diverse and contemporary recipes on and off the barbecue, this book is the ultimate guide for anyone who loves to cook and entertain outdoors, no matter what the occasion or equipment. Be inspired by the exciting world of barbecued food with recipes that cover everything from juicy Mexican suckling pig, delicious Singapore chilli crab or Pancetta kebabs to succulent vegetarian dishes for outdoor dining like Artichokes with lemon, honey, thyme and almond or Grilled Haloumi with lemon and mint – you'll have your friends talking about your barbecue for years. Whether your pride and joy is a simple wire rack over an open fire, an everyday kettle barbecue or a BBQ with all the bells and whistles, the recipes in this book can be cooked on any equipment. In BBQ Companion you'll also find recipes for rubs and marinades, breads, salads and vegetables along with the best drinks and desserts to accompany your meal – everything you'll ever need to make your barbecues the best in the neighbourhood.

In this ultimate barbecue cookbook, the humble backyard barbecue is a force to be reckoned with. Ben O'Donoghue's recipes offer up everything from juicy meats such as Mexican suckling pig and Caribbean jerk chicken to Indian spice-crusted fish, Singapore chilli crab, and spice-crusted tuna with tahini dressing. Ben also includes an array of succulent vegetarian dishes - try artichokes with lemon, honey, thyme and almond, or grilled haloumi with lemon and mint. In this compendium you'll also find the best drinks and desserts to accompany your meal, along with recipes for all the rubs and marinades, breads, salads and vegetables you'll ever need to make your barbecues the best in the neighbourhood. Whether your pride and joy is a wire rack over an open fire, a sturdy kettle barbecue or a deluxe gas-fired hotplate, The BBQ Companion is full of easy and satisfying recipes that get the home fires burning.