Easy barbecue recipes

Marinate the chicken for these Greek-style spiced kebabs as long as possible to soak up all the flavour and make it really tender. Serve with warm bread, salad and tzatziki

Ideal for a barbecue, combine diced pineapple with red chilli, red onion, tomato and parsley to make this zingy side dish. Leave to macerate a little before serving

Try this fruity salad for a light lunch or barbecue side. It's studded with jewel-like pomegranate seeds and is quick to prepare

Popular in Pakistan and Afghanistan, these patties made with beef or lamb are made with a blend of spices and fresh herbs. Enjoy with naan, alongside raita, with a squeeze of lemon

You can swap chickpeas for broad beans to make the hummus, if you prefer. The skewers can also be barbecued if the sun is shining

Make this Japanese-style barbecue sauce to serve with crispy tofu, katsu chicken or your favourite Japanese dishes – it's a great blend of sweet and savoury

Looking for an easy dessert the kids will love? With only three ingredients, our take on a campfire classic is ideal for a barbecue

Cook corn on the cob in the air-fryer, seasoned with smoked paprika. Squeeze over lime juice to serve, and enjoy as a side dish for a barbecue

This vegetarian side dish of charred courgettes and runner beans sings summer and also has a small bite of hot chilli. It goes down well at barbecues

A veggie treat for your barbecue

Pounding meat until thin and flat is a great technique for barbecued chicken breast, as it ensures it won’t dry out. Try this version with lemon and herbs.

Make barbecue sauce with a Korean twist by adding gochujang, a red pepper paste that creates a slightly smoky heat. Use the sauce as a glaze for sticky ribs, or spoon onto burgers

Make this delicious chargrilled butter cabbage on the barbecue for an easy veggie side dish. It's full of flavour with lime, chilli and garlic.

Light up the barbecue and put our rum-glazed grilled pineapple on the menu. Served with a lime crème fraîche, it's a grown-up dessert that's sure to impress

Why not use your barbecue for brunch? These BLT flatbreads are elevated in flavour and texture by being cooked over coals. You can even fry the eggs outside

Enjoy corn on the cob with a smoked paprika and lime butter for a simple yet delicious summer side. You can make them on the barbecue or hob

Enjoy tzatziki both as a dip or a sauce to go alongside barbecued meats. A small shop-bought tub is never enough, and it's so easy to make your own

The easiest pulled pork recipe you'll ever make. No tricky measurements involved, minimal ingredients and a mouth-watering smoky barbecue result

Serve sardines with a delicious lemon, chilli and herb chermoula sauce for the ultimate taste of summer. Perfect for a lazy afternoon barbecue

Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt

Get the kids to help you prep the veg for these family-friendly burgers. These veggie buns have all the comforting textures of meat but are completely vegan

This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue - and it's low-calorie too

Elevate mushrooms with miso butter to enhance their umami flavour, then stack them with halloumi for a satisfying veggie burger at your next barbecue