We used butter beans for this recipe, but you can use any white beans. Note

This recipe is best served immediately. Use lamb fillet if you can’t find back-strap. Note

Sweet beetroot contrasts beautifully with sharp, salty feta and bitter leaves in this delicious salad. Perfect as a light lunch, or a side dish.

If you don't have any skewers handy, you could use rosemary sprigs instead, they'll infuse the fish with a lovely flavour. Soak them well first, to prevent burning. For the fish, we've used blue-eye but any white fish will do.

When the beer-can chicken is roasting on the barbecue, the beer inside the can becomes steam. This steam keeps the chicken moist on the inside while the skin on the outside becomes lovely and crisp.

This plate is ridiculously easy and quick to prepare, yet never fails to impress. The octopus needs just a minute on a hot grill to be cooked to perfection; a generous squeeze of lemon will finish it off beautifully.

Cut vegetables the same size for even cooking. If you have time, the shallot mixture will develop more flavour if it’s covered and refrigerated overnight. Serve with yoghurt. Note

Substitute brown sugar for the palm sugar, if desired. The salad dressing can be made a day ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

This is a homemade version of the delicious Greek sandwich called gyro. Gyros are made from slices of meat cooked on a turning spit.

Fire up the barbecue with this mouth-watering chicken dish.

Many varieties of white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans, any of these is suitable for this puree. Drain beans then rinse well under cold water before using them. We find that cooking them briefly with a little liquid results in a more luscious, creamier puree. Note

These tasty, healthy zucchini fritters are fabulous with preserved lemon yoghurt on the side. Use only the rind from the preserved lemon; rinse rind well under cold water then drain, dry and chop finely.

Spice up your lunch, or dinner, with these tender chilli coriander chicken kebabs with fresh pesto. Serve with either warm pita bread or steamed rice, and salad.

Fragrant tandoori lamb, cooked to perfect pinkness, accompanied with a fresh and healthy sambal makes an easy and complete, low carb meal.

Spicy barbecued chicken pieces with an even spicier tomato salsa.

This summer dessert is simple and absolutely delicious, especially with a dollop of mascarpone on top.

Use a mandoline or V-slicer to slice zucchini, if available. Note

Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, for about 1¾ hours. Note

Zucchini is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be used in all sorts of soups and stews and vegetable platters. Here, we've grilled it lightly and tossed it through a pasta salad. Just a little lemon juice, zest and ricotta completes this fresh and colourful dish.

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water before use to avoid them scorching and splintering. You can substitute mango for the papaya, if you like. Note

We used blue-eye fillets for this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. You need to buy a 350g bunch of watercress. Note

Tandoori powder is a flavourless mixture of yellow and red coloured powdered vegetable dye, available from Indian food stores. Substitute normal red food colouring if you like – do not use turmeric.

This quick and easy Mediterranean inspired dinner is perfect for a mid-week meal. Serve your tender grilled steak with veggies and tasty baba ganoush for a flavour-packed dish your family will love.

Use a mandoline or V-slicer with a julienne attachment to cut the celeriac into thin strips. Note

A herby and crunchy Asian salad with tender beef - a real summer delight.

This delicious dish is best made from juicy mangos and fresh king prawns - a real summer delight.

We used dutch cream potatoes and yellow-fin tuna in this recipe. Note

A member of the lily family, asparagus is a delicious vegetable with a delicate, nutty flavour that can be eaten raw or cooked. The woody stems of the spears should be removed before cooking or eating, and any especially hard, tough stems should be peeled. Note

You can use any firm white fish fillets in this recipe. Note

Take your time with these beef ribs, and you'll be rewarded with tender, falling-off-the-bone goodness. Serve topped with our homemade barbecue sauce and easy potato pancakes for a winning meal.

Pork and apple are a classic pair in this delicious, punchy salad.

A balanced and healthy main of barbecued loin chops with creamy mash and flavoured butter.

This delicious grilled pork dish is complimented brilliantly by this fragrant Spanish style caponata. Make this for your family for dinner and they'll be asking for more!

This recipe is also dairy-free and egg-free. Note

The delicate flavours of the fish are electrified by this delicious sweet and sour combination.

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Burgers have a bit of a bad image, mainly due to fast-food chains using highly processed ingredients and loads of fat. In fact, burgers are a wholesome and well-rounded meal if made with quality ingredients. Lean beef, salad vegetables, the bread of your choice – it’s all good, healthy stuff. Some people swear by beetroot on a burger, while others love pineapple, bacon and egg or a whole range of salads. However you like them, they’re a delicious family favourite.

Barbequing for a crowd can be easy. The key is in the preparation.

Sweet and spicy Indian-style masala chicken drumsticks; great for main dishes or sharing platters.

This fresh, zesty corn and capsicum salsa with coriander and chilli is perfect paired with salmon, chicken or steak.

If you have time, marinate the steaks, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note

Use well-drained canned corn kernels or thawed frozen corn instead of fresh corn, if you like. Note

Spicy harissa makes a great marinade or rub for tender lamb loin chops. Serve with vegetables or salad for a delicious dinner.

This salad takes the classic flavours of Provence and combines them to make an elegant and flavoursome starter that is still quite light. All the components can be made in advance and simply assembled when you are ready to serve.

Grilled vegetables and crispy-skinned salmon are made even more delicious with a zesty, spiced chermoula sauce.

Smoked paprika and barbecue sauce both lend their smoky flavours to these delicious barbecued steaks. Fabulous served with baked potatoes, corn on the cob and lots of salad.

You need four bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note

Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Tandoori is a classic Indian spice and yoghurt recipe with a distinctive and robust flavour. The name comes from the type of clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared. You can prepare your own tandoori, but if you're short on time, the store bought versions are excellent.

You need to soak 12 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note

Red emperor can be used in place of mahi mahi, if you prefer. This corn and chilli salad goes well with Mexican food too ­ use it to accompany beef fajitas or bean and cheese burritos. Note

Try these tender, flaky salmon fillets drizzled with golden lemon butter for a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect with creamy mashed potatoes.

For nicely crisped potatoes, heat the oven tray before adding the potatoes. Note

Kumara turns brown when cut so it’s best to grate it just before you use it. If you have a scratch-free non-stick pan, you won’t need to line it with baking paper. Note

Barbecued corn, broad beans and capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

We used swordfish, but you can use tuna steaks or cutlets. Note

Sweet and tangy pork cutlets - a great barbecued dish for the summer season.

Wrapping the fish in banana leaves guarantees a beautifully moist and tender result. Plus, it looks impressive while saving on the washing up!

We used a triple-cream brie cheese here, you can replace it with the more easily found blue-vein variety, if you prefer, but choose one that’s mild and very creamy. Note

We used swordfish steaks in this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet will be fine. Cover the ends of the bamboo skewers in foil to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Or, if you have time, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Note

A delicious, quick and easy barbecue-flavoured roast.

A perfect accompaniment to grilled meat or fish, this salad is full of lovely flavours and textures.

You can use brown sugar instead of the palm sugar. Green tea soba noodles are flavoured with powdered green tea and are available from Asian food stores and in the Asian food section of most large supermarkets. Use plain dried soba noodles, if you like. Note

With the perfect amount of spice, these tasty Turkish chicken kebabs are great for a family dinner or barbecue with friends.

If you're looking for a quick and delicious weekend bbq lunch, this lamb kofta with spiced yoghurt recipe is perfect. Serve with a fresh, herby couscous salad on the side.

Chimichurri salsa with t-bone steak

Spicy barbecued squid and cooling cucumber make a mouth-watering pair in this easy salad.

Barbecued butterflied chicken with a sweet, sour and spicy Thai dipping sauce.

Serve these lip-smacking spareribs with char-grilled new potatoes and a leafy green salad.