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The DIY BBQ Cookbook by James Whetlor (Quadrille, £20) Photography: Sam Folan
Three Delicious Barbecue Recipes with Meat, Fish and Veg
Are you barbecue-curious, a confident cook, an enthusiastic builder or just looking for a fun, sustainable and affordable way to take your barbecuing to the next level?
In his latest book, award-winning author James Whetlor shows you how to build your very own bespoke grill. The DIY BBQ Cookbook shares 10 great ways to build your own barbecue, as well as 50 delicious recipes for fish, meat and veg. Here James shares three of his favourites.
Sweet Potato Stuffed with Black Beans Recipe
Here is a recipe that calls for cooking directly on the coals, but it will cook equally well over a high indirect heat for 40 minutes.
How to Make Turkish-Style Lamb Kebabs
Anyone who's eaten on Green Lanes in North London will know these - classic Turkish meat on skewers. A delicious but simple cook, it's a great place to start if you are just getting to know your BBQ. Konak, on London Road in Leicester does a particularly good one and I've done my best to replicate it here.
How to Cook Mussels on the BBQ
Cooking mussels directly on the grill can be fun but also a bit hectic. You will have about 20 and they will cook at different rates, so you'll need to remove them as they open up. Don't be put off though, it's fun!
