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THE sun has got its hat on at long last and wafts of barbecued bangers fill the air. And with temperatures expected to creep up to 27C this week, you will want to make sure your grill skills are equally hot. 5 Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge urges taking your time when barbecuing Credit: Food Network If you feel a little rusty we have expert advice to help you cook up a feast for family and friends.

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Tom Kerridge: Take your time THE Michelin-starred chef urges taking your time, and not letting yourself be hurried by hungry mouths, an impatient partner or the footie kick-off. Tom advises: “Barbecuing isn’t about doing it quickly. It’s about structure, planning and enjoying being in the garden.

Don’t rush it. “One of the biggest tips is that people will try to do it too quickly. They get the coals going and get on with it.

“You’ve got to wait for the coals to die down so you’ve got that lovely white glow of heat.” And he says preparing some tasty dishes a bit in advance will also help to make things more relaxing for one and all. Gordon Ramsay: Don’t flip burgers HE knows all about kitchen nightmares and reckons one way to avoid similar strife on your patio is not to turn a burger too often.

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