Caitríona Redmond: How to grill with confidence — and my ginger and garlic grilled chicken 

"If I’m cooking for a large crowd, I pre-cook sausages and burgers in the oven before finishing them on the grill. That way, I know for certain that these items are cooked through, and I can easily serve up to the masses without standing in front of a hot barbecue"

“I’m cooking a barbecue” is always a welcome morning announcement in our house. Picture: iStock

If my kids haven’t asked what is for dinner by the time they prepare their breakfast, I know to reach for the thermometer. It’s a sign that something is indeed very wrong with them. Meal planning occurs from a very early age around here.