Paul West says "Roasting a big free-range cook adds to the sense of occasion when entertaining." Butterflying your chicken also increases the surface exposed to direct heat, making sure every member of the family gets a piece of crispy, delicious chicken on their plate!
27 recipes to fire up that winter grill
Fire up the grill, baby. Here are some of our favourite grilling recipes.
Bushman's steak with outback sauce
Sometimes you can't go passed a good, butchers cut of steak. Succumb to the cravings with this simple bushman's steak recipe. This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation by Dan Churchill and Hayden Quinn (Published by Simon & Schuster, $49.99), and is available in bookshops nationally.
Chargrilled masala chicken with cucumber and tomato
Try our Indian-style chicken fillets with cucumber and tomato for a delicious versatile meal that's easy on the purse.
Herb and lime marinated chicken
Katie Quinn Davies' grilled herby chicken is packed with gorgeous chilli and lime flavour.
Chargrilled rare sirloin of beef
An easy beef main for your next dinner party.
Grilled cheese, prosciutto and anchovy panini
Fill these yummy sandwiches with whatever feels right – prosciutto, grilled eggplant and mozzarella, or smoked salmon, rocket and melting Gruyère. If you don’t feel like firing up the grill, they cook well in a dry frypan.
Grilled skirt steak with Gorgonzola sauce
Succulent skirt steak is teamed with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce for a sophisticated meal.
Maggie Beer's chargrilled Barossa milk-fed lamb
Maggie Beer’s chargrilled milk-fed lamb from the Barossa Valley is to die for. Serve with roasted vegetables for a spin on the classic sunday roast.
Thai-spiced grilled mackerel
Oily fish like mackerel are well-suited to this spicy Thai marinade paste and to the relatively fierce heat of the grill. Serve with a light and refreshing cucumber salad.
Chargrilled peaches with green beans and almonds
This gorgeous summer salad is a beautiful contrast of bright colours, textures and flavours.
Chargrilled prawns with cucumber and mint salad
Continent-hopping chef Luke Mangan brings the best of Asia to his cooking. This chargrilled prawn salad is light on calories and super easy to make.
Chorizo burgers with grilled capsicum
Transforms spicy chorizo and pork sausages into flavoursome burgers; served with capscium and a cheat’s aioli, it becomes an instant meal. The same mix would be lovely turned into meatballs for tapas.
Chargrilled chicken escalopes
Perfect for balmy summer nights, this easy glazed chicken combines bright notes of lemon, honey and thyme. Served with chargrilled zucchini and peppery rocket, it's a fuss-free feast.
Chargrilled prawn and asparagus skewers with burnt orange
These bite-size treats are perfect for summer entertaining.
Grilled lamb cutlets with olives, mint and white bean puree
Feed a crowd on Australia Day with these true blue grilled lamb cutlets.