In Grilled to Perfection Peter Howard uncovers modern barbecue food at its best, with an array of delicious recipes to suit all occasions - including dishes you wouldn't have thought possible to cook on a barbecue. This is the author's second collection of interesting and innovative food - all requiring nothing more than a reliable gas barbecue. From the secret of the perfect barbecued steak to succulent Chardonnay butter oysters and decadent apricot skewers with almond blancmange, all the recipes are easy to prepare and absolutely mouthwatering. The author offers his own "Laws of the Barbecue" - all hints and tips to get the most out of the barbecue and create some great food. The recipes are split into seven different chapters including recipes for starters, meat, seafood, poultry, side dishes and desserts. There is also a chapter on "The Basics" offering recipes for extras to accompany the dishes like sauces, relishes and flavoured butters. Grilled to Perfection is the perfect recipe for cooking fabulous barbecue food for family and friends.

Peter Howard has worked in the hospitality industry for over thirty years, and has been involved in all facets of the food media, including writing for Australian Gourmet Traveller and appearing regularly on radio. He is the former food editor of Channel Nine's Today Show in Australia, as well as the President of the Food Media Club Australia Inc. Peter is a regular speaker at hospitality and food industry events. His previous book Barbecued! is also published by New Holland.