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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BBQ chicken burgers
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These sticky burgers can easily be rustled up on a warm evening for a last-minute barbecue
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Sticky chicken drumsticks
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Delicious chicken drumsticks with a sticky soy glaze that can be cooked on the grill or the barbie - weather permitting
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Sticky belly pork
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By braising the meat first, then crisping it up quickly on the barbecue to finish, the meat stays really tender
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Tomato, cucumber & coriander salad
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A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet - no matter what the weather
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Barbecued pork with sage, lemon & prosciutto
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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
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Some it like it hot, so sizzle your ribs with BBQ sauce
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BBQ tamarind salmon with lemongrass, chilli & ginger
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Sour tamarind counters rich salmon and gives this Thai-inspired dish a real wow factor
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Roasted tomato & feta parcels
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A clever way of cooking cheese on the barbecue
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Barbecue sauce
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Brush this sweet-sour sauce over ribs or chicken wings before baking or barbecuing, for a marvellously messy treat
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Barbecued pineapple with honeycomb ice cream
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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
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A veggie treat for your barbeque
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Potato salad with a lemony dressing
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A potato salad that has a summery citrus tang, a great accompaniment to fish
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Sticky sausage burgers with blue cheese
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A great burger that kids and adults alike will love
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Lamb koftas
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With only 5 ingredients, these lean meatballs couldn't be any easier to make
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Steak with barbecue sauce
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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
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This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy
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Ember-baked focaccia stacks
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A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got
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Tuna steaks with chermoula
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A simple idea for serving fish on the barbie. The sauce perks things up no end
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Carrot & sesame burgers
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Burgers are always a barbecue staple, and these sesame-scented ones can be dressed up or down
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Tikka skewers
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Veggies needn't feel left out at barbecues with these Indian-spiced kebabs
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Griddled polenta with corn & green salsa
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Perfect feed-a-crowd nibbles to keep everyone happy while you're barbecuing
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Chicken tikka skewers
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This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue - and it's low-calorie too
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Sardines with Sicilian fennel salad
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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
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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
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A winner whatever the weather, chuck it on the barbie or just get the grill going - it can't fail
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Barbecue baked sweet potatoes
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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
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This fresh, tangy side dish will be the perfect addition to any barbecue
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Corn relish
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This simple condiment is great with hot dogs, burgers and salad
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Homemade ketchup
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Homemade ketchup is a great way to use up excess tomatoes from the garden
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Hotdogs with sticky roasted onions
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Hotdogs are quick and easy, and always a hit with friends. Best of all, plates and cutlery are optional
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10-minute couscous salad
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This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge
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Lemony potato salad
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Why buy ready-made potato salad for your barbecue when this fragrant, Indian-inspired version is so easy?
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Indian spiced barbecued lamb
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Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues
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Warm potato salad with Caesar dressing
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Great with grilled meat or fish, or try it cold the next day as part of a picnic lunch
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Smoky aubergine dip & barbecued poppadums
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If you want something to nibble on, this is great served as a starter, just scoop up and enjoy
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