Easy barbecue recipes

Enjoy this fiery ginger beer at a family barbecue or pour into a bottle for a picnic. It's made by cooking up a ginger cordial and topping up with soda water

Add freshness to a barbecue or Indian meal with a relish that is packed with tomatoes, onion and coriander – and it can be made a few days ahead

Roast or barbecue these BBQ chicken pieces then serve on a platter with onion rings, coleslaw and mac ‘n’ cheese for an all-American banquet

The steak in this light salad is cooked on the barbecue, giving it a true taste of summer. It works brilliantly with our tangy soy dressing

Discover the lighter way to make burgers for the barbecue with this harissa turkey version, which uses lean turkey breast, beetroot and mixed grains

Try this healthy potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe instead features basil, parsley and garlic

Serve this minty yogurt dip as part of a Persian banquet for family and friends. With cucumber and mint, it makes a refreshing side dish for barbecued meats too

This beautiful barbecued lamb with a fresh minty chutney makes a great sharing dish for friends. Serve with our new potato and spring onion salad

Make the foil parcels for these BBQ rum bananas in advance, then place them in the dying coals while eating your main – the perfect end to a summer barbecue

Some like it hot, so sizzle your ribs with BBQ sauce

Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues

An easy recipe for an essential smoky barbecue sauce to jazz up your burgers and sides

Make these beef patties go even further with extra vegetables such as carrots and roasted pepper. A simple way to boost flavour and up your veggie intake

Throw some corn cobs on the barbecue to add a smoky, sweet flavour to this salad. With onion and cabbage, it makes a refreshing summer side

What's more refreshing than eating a slice of cool watermelon on a hot summer's day? Drinking our iced fruit slushie!

Light the coals and cook up a feast of lobster served with seaweed butter and barbecued T-bone steak. Does anything say summer better than surf & turf?

Fire up the barbecue to make these pork skewers, packed with herbs and spices. Pair with a rice salad and they'll go down a treat with the whole family

Get the kids in the kitchen to prepare this easy BBQ chicken recipe, then assemble together with creamy guacamole on tortilla wraps

Forget typical burgers – use your barbecue to create this extra-special charred squash and spiced lamb dish. Add feta, pistachios and pomegranate to serve

Serve this rustic take on moules marinière in its foil package fresh from the barbecue. Partner the mussels with crusty bread to mop up the creamy sauce

This all-in-one salad makes light work of a summer meal and the most of the barbecue

Try these pull-apart pork ribs with smoky piri-piri spices and a sticky barbecue sauce. Cook them on a barbecue if you like, or in the oven

Cook these meat-free burgers on the barbecue or griddle pan. They're easy to make and require very little prep work. A kick of chilli heightens the flavours