Warren Mendes ramps up a classic flavour combo – lemon and calamari – in this easy barbecue dish.
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Barbecue quail with green chilli, lemon and fennel
The combination of smoky, barbecued quail and a fresh cucumber and fennel salad makes for a midweek meal that's hard to beat.
Grilled haloumi, peach, ham and mint salad
The barbecue isn't just for steak, and this salad of chargrilled haloumi and peaches is tasty proof.
Smoky miso baba ghanoush
Masterchef judge George Calombaris uses the barbecue to add a smoky twist to this classic dip.
Calamari souvlaki
A Mediterranean side dish that will bring your seafood barbecue to new heights.
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Potato salad with bacon and buttermilk dressing
The ultimate grazing, share plate for your next barbecue.
Lemon, rosemary and anchovy marinated lamb
Nothing seems more fitting for an Aussie summer than lamb on a barbecue.
Garlic and oregano chicken with smashed cucumbers
Masterchef judge and all-round Greek cuisine extraordinaire George Calombaris serves up a summer barbecue chicken dish that's hard to beat.
Barramundi cob dip
MasterChef 2015 winner Billie McKay's barramundi cob dip puts a modern twist on the ‘80s Aussie barbecue classic. Whip it out at your next get-together for smiles all-round.
Barbecue lamb cutlets with seaweed butter
Seaweed butter adds a flavour punch to this easy, midweek lamb dish.
Barbecued pancetta sage and quail with farro salad
Nino Zoccali impresses his guests with a quail salad made with Italian zest.
Barbecued prawns with charred kale and avocado
Serve this people-pleasing prawn dish before summer ends, and you'll have everyone smiling from ear to ear. “I created this dish for the Ballina Prawn Festival, and it ended up winning the people’s choice award for the prawn dish of the day,” says chef Darren Robertson. "I couldn’t make them fast enough!"
Grilled zucchini with ras el hanout, ricotta and mint
"I’m in love with ras el hanout. I hide it in the cupboard and bring it out when the missus isn’t looking. We make our own at Pope Joan, but the bought stuff is great, too," says chef Matt Wilkinson.
Roasted carrot soup with goat's cheese toast
A simple, family-friendly recipe that's guaranteed to please.
Hummus with spicy chorizo and green chilli relish
The spicy hummus recipe that will give a little zing to any leftover menu.