Barbecue recipes
Ditch the dull sausages and supermarket burgers and try throwing a dazzling array of fish and veggies, and try new ideas for meat.
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Lamb shashliks with rosemary & garlic

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Lamb leg meat is perfect for these Turkish kebabs, skewered with green peppers and red onions
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Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
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Dress chargrilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, coriander and yoghurt for a versatile veggie side dish that you can cook on the hob or bbq
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Aussie burgers with the lot

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Stack your grilled beefburgers with cheese, bacon, pineapple, beetroot, tomato and lettuce - the Australian way
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Spatchcock piri-piri chicken

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Butterfly a whole chicken by removing the backbone to keep it juicy during grilling, and flavour with a chilli pepper marinade
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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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Barbecued Greek lamb with tzatziki

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Follow our step-by-step guide to butterflying a leg of lamb, prepare with Greek flavours and roast or BBQ
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Mexican corn on the cob
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Spice up barbecued sweetcorn with chilli, lime and lashings of melted butter
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Jerk pork & pineapple skewers with black beans & rice

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Pop these healthy kebabs on a griddle or the BBQ - they're packed with Creole spices and are a lean treat
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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 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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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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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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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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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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Texas barbecue brisket
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- Ready in 6 hrs 30 mins
Take your BBQ beyond the burger with this brilliant brisket
For The Keen Cook
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Cajun chicken
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- Ready in 22 mins
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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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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- Ready in 30 mins
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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Barbecue lamb & courgette salad
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This all-in-one salad makes light work of a summer meal and the most of the barbecue
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