Barbecue just makes everything better. It takes simple ingredients, dishes and techniques and gives them an extra edge, which a frying pan just can’t capture. And there’s so much more you can do on a barbecue than just sausages, corn and burgers (much as we love all three!). That's why this month, we're celebrating all things barbecue here at GBC. We have recipes for everything from home-smoked yoghurt to crispy hispi cabbage. This summer give some new barbecue recipes a try – they’re sure to become a staple.

With May under way, things are looking decidedly spring-like when it comes to our menus (it’s anyone’s guess when it comes to the weather). With the likes of asparagus, potatoes, lamb, wild garlic and artichokes soon reaching their seasonal best, the bounty of British spring is hard to top. We’ve pulled together plenty of recipe inspiration perfect for the time of year for you get stuck into – we’ll be getting started with a batch of our savoury, zingy ham hock and spring vegetable broth, loaded with pickled chillies. 

Chef Stuart Deeley cooked in some of Birmingham’s best kitchens before making a name for himself as the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2019. Today, he celebrates hearty, unpretentious cooking at his restaurant Smoke.