Book excerpt: The must-have BBQ bible from Australian celebrity chef, television presenter and author, Ben O’Donoghue best known for his outdoor cookery and barbecue recipes. Ben's BBQ Bible is a compendium of Ben’s classic barbecue recipes with an additional 40 brand-new recipes and entirely brand-new photography Throw away the sausages and chops and be inspired by Ben O’Donoghue’s exciting world of barbecued food. Covering everything from juicy meats like Mexican suckling pig, Singapore chilli crab, Moreton Bay bugs with figs and pancetta kebabs to succulent vegetarian dishes like Artichokes with lemon, honey, thyme and almond or Grilled Haloumi with lemon and mint – with Ben's BBQ Bible, your friends will be talking about your cooking for years. Whether your pride and joy is a simple wire rack over an open fire, an everyday kettle barbecue or a gas-fired hotplate with all the bells and whistles, these recipes can be cooked on any equipment. 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. ABOUT THE AUTHORChef, restaurateur and television personality Ben O’Donoghue has worked at some of the UK’s most notable restaurants, including the River Café with Jamie Oliver and the exclusive Monte’s Club. He has written two books to complement his TV series and is a regular contributor to Delicious and Olive magazines. Ben lives with his wife and children in Brisbane, where he has recently opened his two latest restaurants, South Bank Surf Club and Billy Kart Kitchen.