Barbecue sides recipes

Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress

Forget shop-bought versions and make a homemade slaw. It's an ideal side dish for barbecues or to serve with burgers, salads, sandwiches and more

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

Enjoy a fresh take on peas made with parsley and mint. Add a pinch of chilli flakes, if you like, and serve as a side dish

Make this delicious chargrilled butter cabbage on the barbecue for an easy veggie side dish. It's full of flavour with lime, chilli and garlic.

Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers. Try our easy, versatile recipe

Serve braised butter beans and leeks as a different side dish to a Sunday roast. They go beautifully with our roast chicken with dill and potatoes recipe.

Light up the barbecue and put our rum-glazed grilled pineapple on the menu. Served with a lime crème fraîche, it's a grown-up dessert that's sure to impress

Learn how to make superb homemade BBQ sauce and wow your garden party guests with our easy recipe – it's incredibly moreish

Pack all five of your 5-a-day into one healthy vegan dish. Flavoured with garlic, lemon and herbs, it's delicious griddled on the hob or cooked on the barbecue

Enjoy tzatziki both as a dip or a sauce to go alongside barbecued meats. A small shop-bought tub is never enough, and it's so easy to make your own

Make an easy classic coleslaw base then tailor it to your tastes. Apple and cheese work well, plus fennel, celeriac, raisins, spring onions or fresh herbs

Make this classic side dish with a crispy crust and buttery, garlicky centre. Our cheesy garlic bread toasts are delicious served with lasagne, soups and plenty more.

Use our easy method for barbecued corn on the cob and upgrade this classic barbecue staple with our simple, brush-on chilli butter flavouring

Fire up the barbecue (or use the oven) and get into the latest food trend, charred veg. This charred hispi cabbage with hazelnut chilli butter is a great side dish

Try a veggie twist on bang bang chicken, and replace the meat with cauliflower florets. With a crispy coating and a spicy sauce, it makes a great starter or side

Make the most of new season's asparagus and radishes in a vibrant salad with a French-style dressing. Great for a barbecue

Transform BBQ sides with this flavour-packed butter. With a zesty, salty and spicy punch, it's perfect melted over hot corn on the cob or boiled new potatoes

Spruce up homemade potato salad with chorizo in this flavour-packed side dish that's a perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue – great for serving a crowd

Try these baked potatoes for lunch, supper or as a side dish at a barbecue. You can turn any leftovers into a potato salad and even the skins can be baked again for a snack

Enjoy this cheesy garlic tear-and-share bread at a family dinner. It's perfect for feeding a crowd at a barbecue, or as a side dish to a hearty casserole

Enjoy this lightly spiced rice and egg salad as a side dish at a summer barbecue or picnic. Top with toasted almonds, grated carrots and sliced cucumbers

Jazz up your usual summer potato salad with a spicy sriracha and zingy lime dressing. It’s a lively addition to any barbecue that's healthy to boot

Pair this salad with barbecued chicken as part of a summer menu. Made with peaches, mozzarella and a lemon and caper dressing, it's also great on its own