Cooking with Fire

Anyone who thinks that cooking over an open fire is only for scouts or top chefs, while everyone else just barbecues on the patio at most, is mistaken. Ever since humans discovered that food can not only be eaten raw but also prepared over a fire, we have been cooking with flames. It is primitive and sensual, and the time spent preparing the food is just as important as the meal itself.

Cooking with Fire brings together recipes for meat, fish, poultry, but also many vegetarian dishes, and even breads, pizzas, pancakes, desserts, and snacks can be successfully prepared over a fire. The book shows how to prepare and light a campfire, what cooking methods there are, what accessories are useful, and what else you should know.

The recipes range from simple roasted chestnuts and chili con carne to more sophisticated dishes that require a little more time.