In an age of microwave meals, few foods feel more primal and effortless than meat on a stick. Skewer some protein and throw it on the braai and you’ve created a prompt summer meal. But give kebabs a bit more attention – a home-made marinade, some well-chosen add-ons, a sauce alongside – and you can create the best kebabs on the block. You have a smorgasbord of options to explore here: stick to the classics by marinating lamb in yoghurt with Indian spices and pairing it with a classic combo of courgette, peppers and onion.