Barbecue recipes
Ditch the dull sausages and supermarket burgers and try throwing veg, fish and even fruit on the barbie (though perhaps not all at once!).
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Sticky chicken drumsticks
By Good Food
- Ready in 40 mins
Delicious chicken drumsticks with a sticky soy glaze that can be cooked on the grill or the barbie - weather permitting
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Easy
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Sticky belly pork
- Ready in 4 hrs 25 mins
By braising the meat first, then crisping it up quickly on the barbecue to finish, the meat stays really tender
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Easy
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Tomato, cucumber & coriander salad
- Ready in 15 mins
A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet - no matter what the weather
15
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Barbecued pork with sage, lemon & prosciutto
By Good Food
- Ready in 50 mins
If the sun's out and the barbie's on - try this super-tasty pork dish with zesty lemon
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Sizzling spare ribs with BBQ sauce
By Good Food
- Ready in 35 mins
Some it like it hot, so sizzle your ribs with BBQ sauce
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BBQ tamarind salmon with lemongrass, chilli & ginger
- Ready in 25 mins
Sour tamarind counters rich salmon and gives this Thai-inspired dish a real wow factor
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Barbecued pineapple with honeycomb ice cream
- Ready in 30 mins
You don't need an ice-cream maker for this, just make it and freeze it
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Halloumi kebabs with thyme & lemon baste
- Ready in 25 mins
A veggie treat for your barbeque
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Potato salad with a lemony dressing
- Ready in 25 mins
A potato salad that has a summery citrus tang, a great accompaniment to fish
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Sticky sausage burgers with blue cheese
By Good Food
- Ready in 35 mins
A great burger that kids and adults alike will love
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Lamb koftas
By Good Food
- Ready in 30 mins
With only 5 ingredients, these lean meatballs couldn't be any easier to make
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Steak with barbecue sauce
By Good Food
- Ready in 25 mins
Get a sizzle in your griddle with this mouthwatering steak recipe - master the sauce and use it on burgers and chicken too
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Aubergine with spicy apricot tabbouleh
- Ready in 50 mins
This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy
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Easy
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Ember-baked focaccia stacks
- Ready in 30 mins
A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got
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Carrot & sesame burgers
- Ready in 50 mins
Burgers are always a barbecue staple, and these sesame-scented ones can be dressed up or down
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Tikka skewers
- Ready in 3 hrs
Veggies needn't feel left out at barbecues with these Indian-spiced kebabs
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Griddled polenta with corn & green salsa
- Ready in 3 hrs
Polenta can be a little bland, but pack it with flavours like cheese and chilli and it’s delicious
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Cheese & chilli melts
- Ready in 25 mins
If you mix the filling ahead you can ask BBQ guests to help you cook these Mexican-style treats
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Pepper & feta parcels
- Ready in 30 mins
This is great for vegetarians or as a side dish. A pretty and colourful addition to any barbecue
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BBQ salmon fillet with lemon & dill
- Ready in 40 mins
This makes a generous amount for a crowd, so invite your friends round and enjoy!
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Mustard & rosemary marinated rack of lamb
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
The perfect early summer barbecue dish. Tender pink lamb racks taste fantastic and look the part too
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Chargrilled asparagus & fennel salad
- Ready in 30 mins
Prepare everything in advance, get your griddle good and hot and this early summer salad won't take long at all
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Lighter lamb burgers with smoky oven chips
By Good Food
- Ready in 50 mins
These burgers have couscous and carrot in the mix, making them nutritionally balanced, as well as full of flavour
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Avocado & citrus dip with spicy spuds & tortilla chips
- Ready in 55 mins
Perfect feed-a-crowd nibbles to keep everyone happy while you're barbecuing
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Easy
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Chicken tikka skewers
By Good Food
- Ready in 40 mins
This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue - and it's low-calorie too
15
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Easy
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Sardines with Sicilian fennel salad
- Ready in 30 mins
Perfect on the barbecue, sardines add a taste of summer to any meal and are the perfect addition to an al fresco salad
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Really easy beefburgers
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Perfect for getting the kids cooking, these burgers are fun to make, freeze well and are super tasty too
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Cajun chicken
By Good Food
- Ready in 22 mins
A winner whatever the weather, chuck it on the barbie or just get the grill going - it can't fail
6
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Barbecue baked sweet potatoes
- Ready in 45 mins
This veggie barbecue dish is effort-free - just pop the potatoes on the coals and wait til meltingly soft
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Corn & black bean salsa
- Ready in 55 mins
This fresh, tangy side dish will be the perfect addition to any barbecue
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