Sweet blistered kernels, melting butter and flaky salt make grilled corn one of the easiest barbecue sides to pair with sticky ribs, smoky pork and spicy glazes.

These harissa chicken skewers pair warm chilli spice with Greek yoghurt and lemon, giving you tender, juicy chicken with smoky edges and a creamy, bright finish.

Crunchy cabbage, spring onion and lime turn this fresh slaw into the side dish I reach for when sticky pork ribs need brightness, contrast and a cooler bite.

Smoky, fiery and bright with lime, these peri peri chicken skewers bring juicy chicken thighs, sweet red pepper and lively chilli heat together for an easy, flavour-packed barbecue dinner.

When I’m planning a proper BBQ, pork ribs are usually the first thing on my mind. They give me time to fuss with the fire, taste sauces as I go and pretend I’m being organised …

These Calabrian chilli pork ribs are savoury, sticky and gently fiery. I barbecue them until tender, then glaze them with tomato and fennel for depth.

These jerk spiced pork ribs are warm, sticky and fragrant with allspice. I barbecue them until tender, then glaze them with honey, herbs and chilli.

These sriracha orange pork ribs are bright, sticky and gently spicy. I barbecue them until tender, then finish them with orange, sesame and honey glaze.

These tamarind chilli pork ribs are sharp, sticky and full of savoury depth. I barbecue them until tender, then glaze them with garlic and palm sugar.

These harissa yoghurt pork ribs are savoury, tangy and warmly spiced. I cook them on the barbecue with lemon and mint for a fresher rib finish.