Everybody loves a good braai. Fire it up a notch with our hand-picked selection of new and classic braai dishes.

JUSTIN'S BRAAI RECIPES

First up, our selection of recipes created by TV foodies Justin Bonello and Bill Granger in their Search for Good Food in 2010.

These include a sumptious chicken spiced with coriander done over the flames, and a quite unique (and good party trick) recipe by Justin Bonello using a garden spade to cook a couple of fillets.

If you're up for a good braai, but not that sure how to go about it, read Justin Bonello's braai tricks (there are a couple of pointers for pros too!).

LET'S EAT SOME STEAK!

Steak done over the coals is everybody's favourite. Buy free range if you can, it's healthier for you and better for our planet. Just a note, free range steaks should be cooked over slightly lower heat, or a notch higher away from the coals than regular beef, and hence for a little longer. That way it stays tender and succulent.

For starters: how to cook the perfect steak

Click for our collection of steak recipes with potato sides

Justin's Tomato bruschetta with brandy flambed steak on a spade

A delicious seared steak with red onion and beetroot confit

Grilled rib-eye steak with Cafe de Paris butter

BRAAI CLASSICS: CHICKEN, LAMB AND RIBS

Minced lamb kebabs

Grilled chicken pancetta and dried apricot skewer

Sticky spare ribs with fresh corn, avo, bean and pawpaw salsa

Easy slow-roasted barbeque-infused lamb

Marinated grilled lamb chops with fancy Greek salad

FOOD FOR A FISHY BRAAI

Fish is healthy for us, and works excellently over the coals. Try:

Snoek on the braai with strawberry syrup and roasted veg

Yellowtail side on toasted ciabatta

Whole char-grilled salmon trout with lemon infused butter

EXCELLENT SIDES FOR OUTSIDE

Before you dive in, have a look at our Five side dishes done in a dash for some new inspiration. Or go for:

Braaied corn with a miso glaze

Blistered tomatoes with parma ham and silky mozzarella 

Halloumi and sweetcorn salad

Root vegetable crisps with oven-roasted garlic aioli

Baby cabbage slaw with dates tossed in a garlic and malt mayo

AND WHAT'S A BRAAI WITHOUT BREAD?

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Homemade roasted garlic breadsticks with curly celery salt

Feta, artichoke and lemon spring herb bread for the coals

Yummy sweet potato bread - easy to make, just needs some time to rise