FIRED UP - no nonsense barbecuing

Ross Dobson - $34.95 - Murdoch Books

Bring on summer! The Bookman can't wait to start making some of the no-nonsense but most mouth-watering recipes that Australian food writer Dobson provides in his hugely appealing new hardcover barbecue cookbook.

I like the way it is divided into four straightforward chapters - bird, cow, fish and on the side - which all offer a mouth-watering selection of grilling and hot-plating fare.

There are classic barbecue favourites like beef ribs with barbecue sauce, more exotic and modern interpretations such as Tandoori Rack of Lamb, Thai-style garlic pepper barramundi, and the especially appealing recipe I intend to make first - Hungarian Pork Rack.