Strawberry & Orange Brochettes

If you are using wooden skewers, leave them to soak in water for at least a couple of hours before beginning the recipe. Wash the strawberries and pat them dry, then remove the green stalks and any really tough hulls. Slice each berry in half, then put the lot in a shallow dish and pour over just enough orange juice to ensure the strawberry halves are ‘sitting’ (but not covered) in it. Put the dish in the fridge for a couple of minutes, then take it out, turn the berries over and return to the fridge for a couple more minutes – don’t leave them any longer or the berries will begin to macerate, and become too soft to use. Thread the strawberry halves on to your skewers, then cook over hot charcoal (or under a preheated grill) for 5-10 minutes, turning them regularly to get a lovely caramelised finish on all sides. Allow to cool a little before serving with your choice of accompaniment.