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To spatchcock poultry, cut down the sides of the backbone with kitchen scissors then turn the bird over and squash it flat. Your butcher can do it or you can buy it ready spatchcocked. Make this dish

When melted, quince paste or membrillo makes an instant barbecue glaze, try it on seafood or pork, too. Make this dish

Most major supermarkets now stock ketjap manis, a thick, sweet Indonesian soy sauce. It works as an instant glaze for grilling or sauce for noodles. If you can't find it, use equal parts dark soy and sugar instead. Make this dish

For extra smokey flavour, grill the bread on the barbecue along with the mushrooms. Make this dish

The trick to tender ribs is to slow cook them in the oven before throwing them on the barbie. This Mexican-inspired barbecue sauce with tamarind is delicious with the flaky pork. Make this dish

Barbecues aren't just for slabs of meat. Asian-inspired parcels can be assembled in minutes and chilled until you're ready to grill - use double-layered foil (or banana leaves for extra show-off factor). Make this dish