Father's Day and a braai go hand in hand. There's no better way to show dad some love than by firing up the coals and cooking him a meal he'll actually be excited about. Whether he's a ribs man, a lamb chop loyalist, or someone who just can't say no to freshly grilled roosterkoek, we have something for every dad on the list.

These five recipes are easy to make, packed with flavour, and built for a relaxed day around the fire.

1. Cherry-and-ginger BBQ spareribs with grilled nectarine salad

These ribs mean business. They're poached in ginger beer until tender, then basted in a home-made cherry-and-ginger BBQ sauce and finished on the braai until sticky and caramelised. Served alongside a grilled nectarine-and rocket-salad, it's the kind of meal that makes an impression without being complicated.

Cherry-and-ginger BBQ spareribs with grilled nectarine salad recipe

2. Maille mustard-marinated lamb chops

Lamb chops on the braai are always a winner, but this marinade takes them up a notch. A mix of Dijon and honey mustard, smoked paprika, chilli and BBQ sauce coats the chops in a sweet, tangy glaze that caramelises beautifully on the grill. Simple to put together, big on flavour.

Maille mustard-marinated lamb chops recipe

3. Glazed pork burnt ends

This is sticky, saucy and seriously satisfying. Pork belly cubes are grilled until charred, then tossed in a honey-and-balsamic glaze and cooked until caramelised all over. Serve them with a crunchy rainbow slaw, nut-and-seed sprinkle, and a chimichurri drizzle for a braai plate dad won't forget. It's ready in just 30 minutes.

Glazed pork burnt ends recipe

4. Chutney chicken

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Chicken thighs are coated in fruit chutney, BBQ spice and oil, then grilled over medium coals until sticky and charred. Pair them with a rustic grilled bread salad loaded with peppers, olives, capers and a tangy vinaigrette for a complete braai meal.

Chutney chicken recipe

5. Cheese roosterkoek

No braai is complete without roosterkoek, and this version has a cheesy twist. The dough is rolled out, spread with apricot jam and layered with mature Gouda, then rolled into a log, sliced and cooked on the grid over warm coals. The result is a crispy, smoky, cheesy bread roll that disappears fast.

Cheese roosterkoek recipe

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