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In the summertime when the weather is fine, we've got fishing weekends away, al fresco boozy brunches and barbecues on our minds - sorry Mungo Jerry.

It's the season to pack the whole Griswold clan into the station wagon, get away and add a little fuel to the fire.

And it seems Pete Evans, Australian chef, restaurateur and author of "My Grill: Outdoor Cooking Australian Style," is just as fired up about the art of outdoor cooking as we are.

There's nothing like - and as delicious as - the great outdoors.

Five Ways to Bring Typically Indoor Meals to the Great Outdoors: Pete Evans

1. Get set, get away
"Good food outdoors is easy to do if you're set up for it. Invest in a cast iron camp oven that can cook, roast and poach just about anything you want. All you need is a fire and hey presto!

Also, get yourself some sturdy garden gloves to lift the cast iron pot with if it gets hot -  and a good long pair of tongs to use over the fire. Oh, and don’t forget to take matches!"

2. Be prepared
"Pre-chopping vegetables and marinating meat will go a long way for your outdoor cooking adventure. Choose an easy menu that will not give you too much grief at the last minute.

Stick to easy braised dishes such as lamb shanks, or quick flash in the pan items like fish from the river with butter, capers and a splash of white wine. If you're bringing meat or seafood along, a good tip is to freeze it the night before in a Ziploc bag so it stays chilled and fresh."

3. Go wild!
"Make sure you take some fishing gear if you are near the water. There is nothing more satisfying than catching and preparing fresh fish from the great outdoors. Learn the art of scaling and preparing fresh fish - it's easy when you know how and the rewards are worth the blood and guts. Crab traps are easy to set too."

4. Pack down
"Don't forget to put a pot of water on when your meal is ready for the washing up afterward. To keep the soap clean, put it in a sock and hang it from a nearby tree."

5. Great company and good wine
"These go without saying indoors and outdoors. If there will be mosquitoes, maybe a good citronella candle too."

Is there someone you'd like to see in the hot seat? Let us know in the comments below and if we agree, we'll do our best to chase 'em down.

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