There’s nothing as enticing as the wafting aromas coming from a backyard barbie.
Everything tastes better, too, when cooked this way – from delicate seafood and meaty ribs to even a wedge of freshly-cut pineapple.
We’ve rounded up BHG’s 15 best barbecue recipes to help you create the perfect menu for the weekend ahead. Whether you want to grill some calamari or skewer some lamb and haloumi, we’ve got you covered. Now all that’s left to do is fire-up the bbq and get grilling!
1. Barbecued butterflied chicken
You’ll forget fast food after creating homemade chicken and chips with onion rings. PS, cut your lettuce into wedges for a very cool look.
2. Barbecued squid
You know the score! That’s what the professionals do to the inside of calamari hoods to get that great curled look – it’s easy.
3. Skewered charred calamari
Swap your usual fried battered squid rings for these spicy skewers grilled on the barbecue and served with homemade lemon dressing and chilli anchovies.
4. Karen Martini’s barbecue prawns with cucumber relish
Turn up the heat with a homemade chilli paste. Mix it with lime, coriander and cucumber for a fresh relish that goes beautifully with grilled seafood.
5. Whole barbecued snapper with salsa rossa
Forget the fryer! Barbecue your fish whole, then serve with a chilli and capsicum salsa. Yum!
6. Barbecued fish burger
This fresh alternative to the traditional burger will grab your tastebuds hook, line and sinker!
7. Beef burger with bacon and onion chutney
Search no more for that elusive ‘best burger’! This recipe layers traditional ingredients and tops with a mouth-watering bacon and onion chutney.
8. Southern-style pork ribs with soft cornbread rolls
For the best hands-on food, it’s impossible to go past these ribs – they’re succulent, rich and wonderfully sticky.
9. Barbecued pork skewers and noodles
Give tender pork skewers a Vietnamese makeover with a beaut marinade and fresh herbs, served on a ‘mat’ of rice noodles.
10. Barbecued bavette steak and tomato salad
Elevate summer salads from being a simple side dish into a main course to share. This tomato salad features a juicy piece of steak layered on top of marinated artichokes and feta.
11. The ultimate marinated steak with barbecued zucchini
This Aussie barbecue favourite is bursting with flavour thanks to the homemade marinade.
12. Barbecued lamb fillets with oregano, honey and cinnamon
Coated in a herby, spiced and sticky marinade, barbecue this juicy cut to perfection before serving with roasted potatoes and hummus.
13. Lamb, tomato and haloumi skewers with pesto
Throw these together for easy entertaining. You can use lamb fillet, backstrap, rump or steaks to make these tasty skewers.
14. Chargrilled pineapple with mint sugar and summer cheese
Pineapple caramelises deliciously on the barbecue. Topped with mint and quark (a dairy product similar to cottage cheese but without the salt), it’s a delicious tribute to summer!
15. Barbecued banana split parcels with raspberry cream
Now the best for last. This dessert is so easy, everyone will be able to cook it and with chocolate-hazelnut spread, marshmallows and chocolate chips, everyone will love it!
Source – http://www.bhg.com.au
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