We all know you can cook steaks and sausages on a barbecue, but there are many other foods which are delicious when barbecued.

1. Sweetcorn:

You can either shuck the corn before placing on the barbecue, or leave the husks and silks attached. It takes about 10 - 15 minutes to cook and you do need to watch the corn carefully, to ensure it doesn't burn. I  serve with wedges of lime dipped in chilli and salt and then rubbed all over corn. For me, a barbecue just isn't complete without chilli lime corn.

2. Watermelon:

As I mentioned you can use watermelon in salads, but did you know it can also be barbecued? Quickly sear and d rizzle over a honey lime syrup, or dress it up with olives, rosemary and oregano.

3. Paneer:

What's the most unusual food you've barbecued?

 

1. Watermelon and Fennel Salad: I love this salad from The Rambling Epicure. The fennel is cooked in a frying pan, until slightly caramelised and then the whole lot is topped with goat cheese, fresh mint and a drizzle of olive oil. Delicious and easy.
    
2. Mixed Melon with Proscuitto and Walnuts: Watermelon is paired with rockmelon and honey dew in this light, summery salad. Topped with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and toasted walnuts, it's also quick and easy to make.
    
3. Watermelon and Prawn Salad: A tangy recipe from Jamie Oliver, where prawns are marinated in lime juice and then quickly stir fried. They're served with cashews, mint, fresh chilli, baby spinach, spring onions, as well as the watermelon.
    
4. Watermelon, Basil and Fetta Salad: I love the food of UK chef Yotam Ottolenghi, but it's often quite complicated and fiddly to make. However, this is one of his simplest recipes, where watermelon is served with feta, red onion, fresh basil leaves and finished with a drizzle of olive oil. Lovely, simple warm weather food.
    
5. Thai Pomelo and Watermelon Salad: For something different try this beautiful looking hot, sour and sweet Thai salad. Ginger, mint, coriander, cashew nuts, coconut, chilli, garlic are all in there. Pomelos can be hard to find, but they're similar to grapefruits, so you can always substitute.
    

Have you ever used watermelon in a salad?