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.
About the Author
Ben O’Donoghue first discovered that he had a talent in the kitchen as a young school leaver in Perth. Since then, cooking has become a passion that has never ceased to give him pleasure or stimulate his imagination.
After qualifying as a chef, Ben began his career working in a number of top Australian restaurants including Tribeca and Goodfellas in Sydney and Jessica’s in Perth before moving to London. For four years he worked at The River Café and then joined his mate Jamie Oliver at the exclusive Monte’s Club as Executive Chef.
Ben then worked as Executive Chef at the famous ‘Atlantic Bar & Grill’ and helped Oliver Peyton win the contract to open the ‘National Dining Room’ at the National Gallery with his creative and seasonal menus. Ben also became the creative director of food for ‘The Great Australian Pie Company’ in the UK.
Following a stellar career in the UK, Ben is now a well-known chef and successful cookbook author and television presenter back in Australia.