
Family barbecue recipes
Discover the best BBC Good Food barbecue recipes for your family! From refreshing watermelon slushies to sticky chicken drumsticks, you won’t be disappointed.
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Beef & red pepper burgers
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
Membrillo-glazed halloumi skewers
Glaze halloumi with membrillo (quince jelly) then grill on the barbecue to make these moreish veggie skewers. They're perfect for a summertime feast
Barbecue sauce
Learn how to make superb homemade BBQ sauce and wow your garden party guests with our easy recipe – it's incredibly moreish
Barbecued banoffee splits
Treat the family to banoffee splits next time you have a barbecue or go camping. They're super easy to make, and great fun too. Serve with vanilla ice cream
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
Watermelon & strawberry slushie
What's more refreshing than eating a slice of cool watermelon on a hot summer's day? Drinking our iced fruit slushie!
Black bean veggie burger
Try making these satisfying veggie burgers as a meat-free treat – they freeze well and are perfect for grilling on the barbecue
Cheesy corn on the cob
An ideal accompaniment to a barbecued steak, these cheesy, buttery corn cobs are lightly charred and sprinkled with Parmesan (or a veggie alternative)
Blackened sweet potato mash
A barbecue twist on conventional sweet potato mash with smoky skins, spring onions and a squeeze of lime
Spatchcock piri-piri chicken
Butterfly a whole chicken by removing the backbone to keep it juicy during grilling, and flavour with a chilli pepper marinade
App onlyBBQ pork tenderloin kebabs with orange, rosemary & garlic dressing. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Bring out the barbecue and cook these flavourful kebabs in a moreish marinade. Pork fillet is a cheap, lean cut that can be easily made into kebabs
Peach panzanella
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
Vegan kebabs with avocado dressing
Pile chunks of mushrooms, peaches, courgettes and red onions onto skewers and barbecue them for a wonderful BBQ flavour. Serve with a delicious avocado dressing
Vegan orange lollies
A combination of orange, satsuma and carrot make these refreshing lollies a low-calorie treat. They're also vegan, gluten-free and sure to be a hit with kids!
Classic potato salad
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
Mexican corn salad
Throw together this simple, no-cook Mexican chopped salad in 15 minutes. With sweetcorn, tomatoes and red onions, it makes for a colourful, speedy side dish
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
Sticky chicken drumsticks
Deliciously sticky chicken that everyone will love - the marinade works on other meat, fish and veggies too
Jewelled couscous
Serve your grain with cucumber, apricot, peppers, olives and tomatoes then drizzle with lemon-infused oil for a mellow finish
Foil-wrapped baby potatoes
These tender miniature new potatoes with a charred barbecue flavour make a deliciously simple side dish
Jerk chicken kebabs with mango salsa
A simple colourful way with chicken that is packed with goodness
Sweet potato, spring onion & feta salad
Swap heavy mayonnaise and spuds for roasted sweet potato, salty Greek cheese, fresh herbs and pine nuts
Barbecued chicken fajita skewers
Get the kids in the kitchen to prepare this easy BBQ chicken recipe, then assemble together with creamy guacamole on tortilla wraps