Easy barbecue recipes
For fuss-free al fresco dining this summer, try our easy barbecue recipes with delicious chargrilled meats, vegetables, salads and side dishes.
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App onlyCrispy potato, pepper & chorizo skewers. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
The whole family will love these quick and easy skewers at the next summer barbecue. If the sun isn't shining, we've given instructions on how to cook them indoors
New! App-onlyNoodle salad with lemongrass pork patties. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Enjoy these fragrant pork patties in the summer. They're ideal if you only have a small barbecue as they don’t take up much room on the grill and cook quickly
Jerk-seasoned pork & pineapple skewers with black beans & rice
Pop these healthy kebabs on a griddle or the BBQ – they're packed with Creole spices and are a lean treat
Barbecued parmesan new potatoes with garlic & thyme
Serve these parmesan and thyme barbecued potatoes as a side, or enjoy on their own with garlic mayonnaise. Deliciously crispy, they're incredibly moreish
App onlyCheesy hot dogs with pickle mustard sauce & crispy onions. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use bratwurst-style sausages to make hot dogs at a barbecue and spice them up with our pickle mustard sauce. Crispy onions add texture
Charred corn, chicken & tortilla salad with chipotle yogurt dressing
Try this vibrant salad with or without the chicken. If you’re serving it as a side to kebabs or sausages, swap it out for some crumbled feta, if you have it
Homemade ginger beer
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
Tangy tomato relish
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
BBQ chicken platter
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
App onlyGrilled prawns with burnt pineapple & scotch bonnet chutney. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Cook these glorious grilled prawns in their shells on the barbecue. Prawns require minimal marinating because they take on flavour so readily
Lamb suya
Try this popular Nigerian dish of skewered, marinated lamb served with a flavourful peanut spice mix. The succulent, smoky meat has a nutty, spicy finish
App onlyBBQ corn ribs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve these Nigerian-inspired corn ribs as part of a barbecue spread. A street food favourite, corn is an integral part of Nigerian cuisine
BBQ rainbow beef salad
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
Harissa turkey burgers
Discover the lighter way to make burgers for the barbecue with this harissa turkey version, which uses lean turkey breast, beetroot and mixed grains
Peanut sauce
Make a peanut sauce to serve with our barbecued chicken skewers. Store in a sterilised jar or airtight container and it will keep chilled for up to two weeks
Grilled fish with samphire
Take two whole tilapia, sea bass or sea bream, and marinate in spices for this Nigerian-inspired recipe. Cook on the barbecue and serve with fried yam
Healthy potato salad
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
App onlyChicken satay. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use a charcoal barbecue to give these skewers a smoky edge and serve with a rich peanut sauce
Maast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber)
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
Mint chutney, barbecued lamb & potato salad
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
BBQ rum & caramel bananas
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
App onlyBBQ peach panzanella. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make this summer salad on the barbecue – the juices from the fruit will absorb into the bread, resulting in fantastic flavour
Sizzling spare ribs with BBQ sauce
Some like it hot, so sizzle your ribs with BBQ sauce
Indian spiced barbecued lamb
Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues
