Take some inspiration from Portugal with this spicy aromatic chicken and rice dish seasoned with paprika, oregano, chilli and garlic

Enliven a summer feast by blending fresh seafood with smoked paprika, garlic and cayenne pepper until ready to throw on the barbecue.

Serve up a healthy, tasty lunch with this vegetarian dish. Enjoy the barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty lemon basil dressing.

This juicy chicken is brimming with flavours of parsley, thyme, lemon and garlic while grilled veggies keep this dish as healthy as it is tasty.

Impress your friends with seafood on a good Aussie barbecue. This spicy snapper will pack a punch with garlic, chilli and ginger infused in each tasty bite.

Summer stone fruit and strawberries are the star ingredients in this light and easy dessert, which gets extra pizzazz from a boozy marinade!

Bring this version of an african specialty to the table, threading tender lamb onto skewers then barbecuing or grilling them to perfection with a spicy curry and apricot jam marinade.

This is a mouth-watering and healthy way to serve fish - better still, the dish will be on the table in just 25 minutes. We grilled the fish but you could also char-grill it on the barbie.

Lamb and tomato are perfect partners in this simple salad that's bursting with fresh flavours and takes just five minutes to cook.

A simple lemon marinade gives these prawns a tangy flavour. Serve as a starter or as finger food at your next party.

Delight your family with this fast, decadent weekend breakfast - utilise supermarket products to quickly create delicious waffles sandwiched with chocolate sauce and drizzled with honey and roasted hazelnuts.

This fresh, zesty Asian beef salad is perfect for a warm Summer evening entertaining outdoors with family and friends.

Perfect for a warm Summer evening, enjoy your dinner outdoors with perfectly cooked steak and fresh tomato salsa.

These tender, thyme and garlic mushrooms are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch. Serve with crunchy, toasted ciabatta bread and a drizzle of rich, cheesy paramesan cream for a complete meal.

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy these herbaceous steaks with a salad of your choice.

Perfect barbecue snacks, these coconut prawns on a stick are quick and tasty.

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

Prepare these succulent spatchcocks in advance then give them a spicy and herbaceous kick to make them dinner worthy for any occasion.

Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.

This boisterous dish features moist chicken breast marinated in lemon, herbs and spices. Served with fresh vegetables and a pungent mayonnaise, it will sing off the plate at a birthday or any social occasion.

Let your barbecue send you to Greece with this fish-style souvlaki recipe. Popping with chunks of zucchini and capsicum these kebabs are best served with cooling tzatziki.

These Turkish lamb koftas are full of delicious herbs and spices such as cumin, mint, coriander and paprika. You won't be able to stop at just one.

Create your very own greek perfect match by grilling or barbecuing these rosemary stem, marinated lamb skewers and serving with a renowned garlicky yoghurt sauce.

Prepare this warming dinner for your family in no time at all. Perfect for weeknights, it's packed full of flavour to keep the whole table satisfied!

This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.

This salad mixes the salty and zesty flavours of proscuitto and lemon juice with creamy feta, fresh greens and crunchy croutes.

This vegetarian Middle Eastern dish takes just 10 minutes to create but is packed full of flavour.

This quick and fresh seasoned beef salad packs a punch courtesy of spinach and herbs blended with mustard and a lemon zing. Perfect to enjoy barbecued or grilled during summer.

Lime, coriander and lemongrass will send you on a Thai adventure with every tantalising bite. These seafood skewers are perfect for entertaining unless you want to save them all for yourself.

The perfect Summer evening dinner to enjoy outdoors by the barbeque - steak cooked to perfection, sliced and served warm with a deliciously zesty corn salsa.

Stuffed with a fragrant pine nut filling, this whole crispy snapper is grilled to perfection and served with freshly squeezed lemon wedges.

Marinated in a fragrant chilli and garlic sauce, these delicious grilled prawns are great enjoyed fresh off the barbecue with a squeeze of fresh lime and a creamy dipping sauce.

Whip up a batch of these tasty grilled chicken and vegetable skewers for an easy weeknight dinner, or perfect for a barbecue with your friends and family. Serve with a zesty Middle Eastern-style couscous dish for a beautiful, filling meal.

When fresh mangoes are in season, add to this easy crisp and fruity salad instead of canned.

Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco

Mix up your usual BBQ with these delicious gourmet Italian antipasto skewers - the perfect finger food when entertaining guests.

Packed full of summer flavours, this barbecued chicken will be hit with friends and family alike.

Marinated in a zesty lemon and parsley dressing, these tasty prawn skewers are wonderful grilled on the barbecue and served with fresh lemon wedges as a delicious starter.

A hearty steak with garlic mushrooms on the BBQ to serve everyone. Combine with tomato chutney for a complete meal.

Pork and apple have been paired together for centuries! This simple recipe replaces traditional apple sauce with a fresh and crunchy salsa.

No one will guess this classic lamb barbecue only took 20 minutes to create! With creamy polenta instead of mashed potato and tasty parsley oil it's a Sunday roast with a twist.

Pop these prawns on the barbecue for an easy but flavoursome meal. Turmeric, paprika and cumin pack these prawns with juicy spices that you can enjoy all year long.

These delicious tandoori wraps are made with authentic roti bread. With just 2 chicken breasts as the main ingredient, it's a budget meal with a difference!

Need an elegant starter or finger food in under 15 minutes? These scallops are the perfect solution.

Tender balsamic glazed chicken breast is tossed with fresh corn, green beans and baby spinach to create a tasty and nutritious salad.

Use fresh or frozen octopus for this stunning chilli and lemon combo.

Next time you're planning to throw some prawns on the barbie, try this easy spicy marinade.

Prepare this delicious barbecued cajun-spiced chicken breast for your family and friends. Serve with fresh tomato salsa, tortillas and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, flavour-packed dinner.

Fresh, spicy and zesty, this glorious calamari salad is made with beautiful barbecued squid and green vegetables. Drizzled with a flavoursome Asian dressing, it is perfect to serve up to guests for dinner.

Full of fresh flavours, gozleme is the king of sandwiches. Here, we show you how easy it is to make your own flatbread, then sandwich it with our mouth-watering lamb filling, spinach, mint and fetta. Finish, of course, with lemon wedges.

There's no need to spend a long time cooking this healthy Moroccan meal. With chilli and cinnamon these lamb kebabs are flavoursome and go perfectly with the tasty burghul salad.

There are few things more enjoyable than a steak sandwich. This version has the lot ... meat, onion, egg, cheese and crunchy salad. The ciabatta bread gives the meal a touch of class but a dollop of sauce and a bowl of hot chips ensures it remains true to its roots.

The delicious flavours of juicy sweet pineapple, grilled tomatoes and tender, flakey white fish are combined in this simple barbeque skewers recipe that will delight all your guests.

Add even more flavour to your perfectly cooked beef fillet with this delicious chimichurri sauce. Accompanied by tasty grilled vegetables, it makes a perfect mid-week meal for the whole family.

To clean sardines, wash under running water and pat dry with paper towel. Note

In a hurry? Use chicken thigh fillets for a faster cooking time For an alternative serving suggestion, wrap chicken in mountain bread with lettuce and cucumber. Note

Mirin is a sweet rice wine commonly used in Japanese cooking. Replace with white wine vinegar if it’s unavailable. Use any leftover dressing to marinate chicken, fish or vegetables. Note

Other fruit such as mango cheeks, apricot or nectarine halves can be used. Note

Pork spareribs may be used in place of lamb riblets. Try sweet chilli sauce instead of vietnamese dipping sauce. Note

To deep-fry eschalots, heat 1/2 cup oil in a small saucepan Add eschalots and fry for 2 minutes, until golden. Drain and serve. Note

Ask your butcher to bone and butterfly a leg of lamb. Be sure to trim lamb of outside fat and score any thick sections of meat. Note

Soak kitchen string in water for 20 minutes before using so it doesn’t burn on the barbecue. Note

Try threading the tenderloins onto skewers to keep them from falling through the barbecue grill. Note

Cut fish into cubes the same width as the chorizo slices. Note

Catch of the day! Reel in your guests with dinner and dessert made on the barbie

These eggplant rolls make a great entrée or side dish stuffed with feta cheese.

Keep the barbecue ablaze and serve up this warming midday meal – a perfect way to wind up to the colder weather.

Take care when flaming – use a long match or taper and move away from pan. Accompany with ice-cream, if desired. Note

Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, which is a low-GI, gluten-free grain that contains no wheat. Note

Thigh fillets are preferable to breast fillets because they are more moist when barbecued. Note

Remove steaks from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before grilling for a better flavour and shorter cooking time. Note

A splash of balsamic or red wine vinegar may be added to lamb marinade. Note

Whether you are camping or simply feel like cooking outdoors, this dashing dish done on the barbecue is a winner

Can-do dinner. There’s a reason this BBQ cooking method is still a hit – because it’s great!

While rennovating one of the most unsettling things about doing up a house is having to make do without a kitchen. Rather than resigning yourself to takeaways every night, borrow an electric frying pan and a gas ring if you don’t already have them and have a go at turning out this dish. It’ll keep you healthy, sane and on budget.

Whether you are camping or simply feel like cooking outdoors, this dashing dish done on the BBQ is a winner.

A light and refreshing seafood salad made with fresh calamari, lemon rind, garlic and parsley - this delicious calamari salad recipe would be perfect for a hot summer's day.