Kids will love making their own skewers to put on the barbecue. You could even make fruit skewers for dessert!

Method:

• Finely grate the garlic cloves in to a bowl with the olive oil, balsamic and red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and the stripped thyme leaves.
• Cut the aubergine into rough 2cm cubes, and slice the courgette into discs 2cm thick.
• Cut both peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the stems, core and seeds and flatten with the palm of your hand. Cut both peppers into irregular shapes about 2cm square.
• Place all of the prepared vegetables in the bowl with the marinade, coat thoroughly and cover with cling film before refrigerating for at least an hour (up to 4 hours).
• Lace the vegetables onto your skewers alternating between aubergine, courgette and pepper until everything has been used.
• Brush the cooking grate clean and grill (direct method, medium heat) the skewers, with the lid closed as much as possible, until tender.
• Turn the skewers only once but if they’re colouring too quickly, sear on all sides before transferring to an area of in-direct heat.