There’s nothing quite like the tantalising aroma of grilling meat wafting on the breeze on a hot day. It’s a smell that brings with it a whole lot of associations: good times, great food (depending on who’s doing the grilling!) and the embracing of an altogether more relaxed, easy-going way of life than we’re used to during England’s buttoned-up winter months. Do we become a bit more Australian? I think we just might. On the negative side, how many barbecues have you been to where the only thing on offer is a pile of charred sausages and maybe some chicken that’s black on the outside and raw in the middle? The tips on the right should help with that… It might be wise to leave this page open!
This special extra magazine, exclusively for Marks & Spencer shoppers, is designed to inspire you way beyond shop-bought bangers. Recipes are easy to follow, down to earth and fully tested in the delicious. test kitchen, so you can be confident they’ll work every time. You’ll also find advice on lighting and cooking over coals or on a gas barbie. Yes, it’s going to be a glorious-tasting summer, whatever the weather.