Easy barbecue recipes

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you're ready, light the barbie and get cooking...

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

Make this aubergine raita as a side dish for a summer barbecue. With yogurt, spring onions and mint, it's a refreshing accompaniment to meat dishes

Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like

Pack four of your 5-a-day into these tasty veggie burgers with barbecued halloumi. Wrap in lettuce cups instead of buns for a healthy, low-calorie option

Marinate chicken pieces in tikka spices overnight then cook on the barbecue or grill the next day. Enjoy as a starter or with your favourite sides

A classic beef burger is a must-have at a barbecue. Pack blue cheese in the centre to make it a little more special and serve with your favourite sides

Slow cook these American-style pork ribs so they're really tender then coat in an irresistibly sweet, sticky sauce and serve with a cooling chive dip

This meaty main course from James Martin makes a delicious dinner party dish - barbecue or griddle for a smoky outer crust and a meltingly tender middle

Chicken wings make a perfect platter of finger food to share at a barbecue or party - this nutty spice mix gives a crispy golden coating

Give chops an oriental kick with this easy, sticky marinade

Slice fennel and chargrill it as the base to a salad dressed with Kalamata olives, parsley, basil and garlic

Enjoy our barbecue relish with a classic beef burger. With fresh tomatoes, garlic, chilli and spices, relish is so much more delicious freshly made

Serve this hot salad in its foil so you lose none of the citrus dressing transferring it to a plate

This cheap, flavourful cut of meat is perfect for the smoky flavours of American and South American barbecue, ideal comfort food for a cold winter’s night

Make this easy chicken marinade ahead of a barbecue or before grilling. It brings a lovely vibrant, herby flavour with a hint of garlic to season the meat

Marinating squid before sizzling it on the barbecue or griddle gives it a flavour boost. Accompany with a salad of mango, avocado and black beans

Have some residual heat left over on your campfire or barbecue? Toast up these sweet skewers with salted caramel drizzle

Follow our step-by-step guide to butterflying a leg of lamb, prepare with Greek flavours and roast or BBQ

Marinade chicken pieces and pork spare ribs in a sweet, sticky and lightly spiced glaze with allspice and star anise, then barbecue and serve with lime wedges

Make mackerel part of your weekly menu with this fragrant dish that's also a great addition to a barbecue feast, coated in a zingy ginger, chilli and lime drizzle

Cubed white fish is marinated, skewered and barbecued in this easy Mexican recipe - pile onto corn tortillas with spicy mango salsa