Father's Day feast

Celebrate Dad's special day with a barbecue he'll love

Maple ribs

SERVES 4

1.5kg pork spare ribs

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup tomato sauce

Juice of 1 lime

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp Tabasco sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Line a deep oven tray with baking paper or foil.

2 Place ribs in a large, shallow dish. In a jug, combine all remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs, tossing well to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).

3 Place ribs and excess marinade in tray. Bake 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes, until very sticky.

4 When ready to eat, toss on a preheated barbecue plate.

Caprese skewers with pesto

MAKES 6

275g pack vine-ripened cherry tomatoes

180g bocconcini

2 Tbsp olive oil

8 skewers (soaked, if bamboo)

PESTO

1 large bunch basil, leaves picked

1/2 cup grated parmesan