Beef

The ultimate in barbecue food, sticky ribs always go down well at a party. Serve with some griddled corn and plenty of napkins! Any leftover barbecue sauce is also great with burgers and chicken.

Ditch the pork sausages and throw some spicy beef merguez on the barbecue instead. Paired with sweet charred peppers and onions, they’re a taste sensation you simply have to experience

You can use any lean beef steak cuts in this recipe, so look out for any special deals (but adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of the meat). If making this as a standalone main, serve it with some salad leaves plus warm flatbreads, chapatis or soft naan, or just a big bowl of jasmine rice

This meltingly tender spiced brisket is slow cooked in the oven first for ultimate ease, then flashed on the barbecue to add that distinctive char and smoky quality that only cooking over coals can deliver. Serve with succotash, a traditional Southern side made with sweetcorn, broad beans, herbs and crispy bacon

A 'fatty' is a barbecued meatloaf wrapped in a savoury woven blanket of bacon and stuffed with cheese. This recipe by fire and barbecue cook Genevieve Taylor can also be made in a regular oven

This steak packs a flavour punch - fire up the BBQ and serve with roasted tomatoes and griddled courgettes

Harissa adds a spicy kick to this easy steak supper. Serve with tzatiziki