Fired Up : Fresh takes and big flavours in 90 modern barbecue recipes by Melissa Thompson

BOLD, FLAVOUR-PACKED RECIPES THAT SHINE OVER OPEN FLAME.  

Blending over 90 inspiring recipes with unfussy techniques, Fired Up will elevate your grilling game no matter your skill level. 

There’s easy-to-find inspiration for every meal type and occasions, organised by:  MIDWEEK VEGETABLES: think aubergine with miso glaze, tahini & crispy shallots, roasted sweet potato gnocchi with cream sauce and crispy courgette and halloumi buns

MIDWEEK MEAT: make lemon & oregano pork skewers, jerk chicken chops and chargrilled squid with chilli, garlic & lemon.

WEEKEND & PROJECT COOKS: there’s the best ever ribs and a perfect porchetta, for example.

INVENTIVE SIDES: including herby quinoa salad, brown butter cornbread with chilli & thyme and potato salad two ways.

PUDDINGS: for a sweet finale such as baked cherry custard, tiramisu French toast and blueberry & apple cobbler.

SAUCES AND RUBS to customise and elevate your dishes.  

Alongside the recipes, Fired Up includes essential tips, tools and techniques – giving you just enough guidance to master the fire without overcomplicating the process.  Cooking with fire is intuitive. It’s time to enjoy the process and turn every barbecue into something extraordinary.  

Author: Melissa Thompson

TV / celebrity chef cookbooks

Published on 26 March 2026 by Quarto Publishing PLC (Carnival) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 224 pages
196 x 253 x 25 | 904g