Great Outdoor Eats

This cookbook combines traditional and modern ideas for picnic and barbecue dishes and covers a variety of tastes and styles - seeking to show how tempting, yet easy-to-prepare, outdoor meals can be. The first part of the volume presents barbecue recipes for all occasions, from casual family meals to more formal summer garden parties. Picnic recipes have been chosen for the second part of the book with picnic practicalities in mind - all the recipes may be eaten cold, easily transported and prepared well in advance. Recipes are also included for cakes and biscuits. The text includes step-by-step instructions for each recipe, accompanied by colour photographs. There is advice on preparing and controlling a barbecue, safety guides, and tips on packing and transporting a picnic.