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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They’re two classics for a reason: garlic bread and nachos are simple and delicious in their purest form. Garlic bread is crispy, can be loaded with melty cheese, and any other toppings you fancy. What’s a braai without it? Then there are nachos: a completely different part of the world but the same core ingredients – a crunchy carb, lots and lots of cheese, and any toppings your heart desires.

So, if garlic bread and nachos are so good already, how can you possibly make them even better? The answer: Grana Padano. In typical TASTE style, we needed more – more flavour and more cheese – so we added nutty, mature Grana Padano.

1. Garlic bread

Grana Padano garlic bread recipe

2. Charcuterie nachos

Grana Padano charcuterie nachos recipe
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Food production: Abigail Donnelly and Marcelle van Rooyen

Food assistant: Bianca Jones

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Videography: Romy Wilson

With its crystalline, crumbly texture and mild, delicate flavour, it’s no mystery why Grana Padano is so popular. Its consistently excellent quality is a result of each wheel being examined at nine months by an impartial technician from the official consortium of Grana Padano. Only after it has their approval does a wheel of Grana Padano receive its iconic firebrand – your guarantee of authenticity and exceptional flavour.

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If there’s one thing a braai is never short on, it’s meat. From wors to steaks to sosaties, there’s no denying that a braai just isn’t the same without it. But with more people adopting plant-based diets, it’s clear that the traditional braai needs a bit of an update to make sure everyone’s included. That’s where Beyond Meat comes in.

Beyond Meat products are made to replicate the flavour, texture and experience of traditional meat. So whether you’re grilling Beyond Rounds like juicy burger patties, sizzling Beyond Links instead of sausages, or cooking up a potjie with Beyond Mince, everyone can enjoy these plant-based options without feeling like an afterthought. These products aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians – they’re for anyone who wants to enjoy a delicious, flavour-packed meal while reducing their animal meat consumption.

Beyond Meat’s Beyond Rounds, Beyond Mince and Beyond Links are all about bringing bold flavour and satisfying texture to your plant-based braai. The Beyond Rounds are juicy, plant-based patties that make a perfect burger or are great in a wrap. Beyond Mince delivers that meaty texture you crave, ideal for everything from tacos to weeknight spaghetti Bolognese. Then there are the Beyond Links – plant-based sausages that bring all the smoky goodness of a classic braai sausage.

Each of these products brings the smokiness and charred perfection you expect from a braai. They’re packed with flavour, so everyone can dig in, whether they’re looking to cut back on meat or just trying something new.

Hosting a braai soon? Try these Beyond Meat jaffles.

Beyond jaffles recipe

Photography: Shavan Rahim
Videography: Kaylene Sauls
Production: Marcelle van Rooyen
Food assistant: Bianca Jones

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Reducing your meat consumption without depriving yourself of your favourite foods is possible. Imagine a world where animals are taken off the table, while still delivering the meaty, plant-based, better-for-you meals you crave. Take your favourite comfort food a step beyond.

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Ready to elevate summer braais? Meet the Weber Genesis EX-325S, your ultimate partner in effortless entertaining and mouthwatering meals. With its impressive versatility, this grill will help you master everything from juicy steaks to perfectly charred veggies, making it a breeze to cook a whole braai menu. Imagine hosting friends and family with ease while enjoying the relaxed vibes of summer. If you’re all about making every braai an event, this is the addition your backyard needs.

Master the art of making rotisserie chicken at home with the Weber Genesis. The Genesis Smart Grill allows you to roast, bake, steam or stir-fry by replacing the cooking grate with custom-fit, Weber-crafted grillware. Plus, Weber Connect smart technology helps you braai and host with ease – you’ll receive real-time food temperature alerts even when you’ve stepped away to refill glasses and chat with your guests so you can rest assured that your food will always be perfectly cooked.

But why stop at meat? If you haven’t tried charring lettuce at your braai, you’re in for a treat. This simple technique transforms the humble green into a smoky, flavourful delight that adds a unique twist to your spread. The high heat brings out subtle caramelisation, enhancing the lettuce’s natural sweetness and creating a satisfying texture that contrasts beautifully with grilled meat and veggies. Give it a go and watch your salads become the star of the meal!

If you’re looking to add a touch of sweetness to your braai, charred peaches and pineapple are your secret weapons. Grilling the fruit brings out its natural sweetness while adding an addictive smoky edge. Pair the grilled peaches with peppery rocket and creamy bocconcini for a salad that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Sprinkle the pineapple with masala spice for a sweet-and-spicy addition to the menu and serve with the savoury mains, or with yoghurt, torn mint leaves and a drizzle of honey.

Round off the menu with two-ingredient flatbreads. You don’t have to be a pro baker to make these soft flatbreads that will mop up all the juices of this brilliant menu. Load up the flatbreads with a bit of everything – charred lettuce hearts with chilli crunch, sweet grilled peaches with creamy mozzarella and juicy, succulent rotisserie chicken.

The Weber Genesis has all your bases covered – from mains to dessert.

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Photography: Shavan Rahim
Videography: Erin Wall
Recipes and production: Jacqueline Burgess
Food assistant: Saxon Angelica Kinnear

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Weber’s new Genesis Smart Grill with Weber Connect smart technology is your secret to perfectly grilled food. Simply set your desired result and receive notifications when it’s time to flip and serve while you get on with entertaining your guests. Weber’s expandable top cooking grate creates a second level so you can cook more at once, while its largest and hottest sear zone allows you to sear more steaks to create a full restaurant-quality meal in one go. Add an extra-large prep and serving table and custom grillware, and you’ve got all your bases covered.

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