Pineapple habanero beef skewers are juicy, fiery and fresh, with coriander lime cutting through the heat for a bright barbecue recipe that works beautifully with coconut rice.

Harissa apricot beef skewers bring warm spice, fruity sweetness and a fresh mint finish, with pistachios adding crunch for a colourful barbecue dish that feels lively rather than heavy.

Smoky chipotle maple beef skewers with charred spring onions bring darker sweetness, gentle heat and a proper barbecue finish, ideal for laid-back grilling with flatbreads, slaw or roast potatoes.

Sticky beef skewers glazed with gochujang and honey, finished with sesame and lime for a savoury, spicy barbecue recipe that’s glossy, balanced and brilliant with rice or crisp salads.

A handy guide to seven spicy BBQ dips, from smoky chipotle cream cheese to fresh harissa yoghurt and sweet-hot pineapple, with ideas for pairing each one.

Charred pineapple and Scotch bonnet turn into a sweet-hot BBQ dip that cuts through sticky pork, chicken wings, halloumi and toasted flatbreads with ease.

Grilled sweetcorn, jalapeño and Cajun seasoning make this creamy mayo dip chunky, smoky and perfect for burgers, sausages, hot dogs and crisp-edged BBQ potatoes.

Fire-roasted red peppers and feta bring smoky sweetness and salty depth to this BBQ dip, a strong match for lamb koftas, chicken skewers, pitta and grilled courgettes.

Sweet grilled mango, habanero and charred lime create a creamy BBQ dip with bright heat, ideal for prawns, sticky chicken, pork skewers and warm flatbreads.

Smoked tomatoes, harissa and Greek yoghurt make a fresh, tangy BBQ dip that cuts through grilled lamb, chicken skewers and vegetables without weighing the plate down.