Barbecue and picnic recipes
Fire up that barbecue and start cooking these sizzlingly simple recipes in the sunshine – or switch on the grill for a taste of summer whatever the weather.
Threading kebabs, making burger patties and shaping koftas can be a really great way for children to get involved with cooking… and for you to get a little help in the kitchen of course!
Barbecue recipes
These easy barbecue dishes are simple, fun to make and perfect for a weekend afternoon.
That's not all though – because they they're so quick and easy, and can be cooked under the grill, they make a great mid-week dinner too!
And if you want to add something else to the table, these go brilliantly with some of our picnic and side recipe ideas.
Chargrilled pineapple
These little slices of sunshine are a simple and delicious way to finish any meal – but especially a barbecue!
Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins
Chilli beef and bean burgers
Inspired by chilli con carne – swapping some of the meat for beans saves money too.
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins
Jerk-style chicken skewers
These spicy skewers are quick to prepare and cook – and a great way to brighten up any barbecue!
Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 10 mins
Turkey burgers
These tasty homemade burgers are cheap and easy to make.
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins
Turkey koftas
These kebabs, with turkey instead of lamb, are great served with a minty yoghurt dip and simple tomato and onion salad.
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins
Picnic and side recipes
Great to make ahead and perfect to pack for travel, these sides, sarnies and snacks are ideal for a picnic in the park or to round out a barbecue.
Apple, apricot and sultana squares
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 20 mins
Banana and apricot bagels
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 2 mins
Blueberry and banana muffins
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 25 mins
Beefed-up sarnies
Prep: 15 mins
Breakfast burritos
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins
Carrot and courgette muffins
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins
Carrot and sultana mini pancakes
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins
Cheesy veggie wedges
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins
Choc cherry popcorn cakes
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 8 mins
Coconut rice salad
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins
Corn frizzlers
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins
Crunchy salad pittas
Prep: 15 mins
Falafels
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 25 mins
Greek salad
Prep: 15 mins
Ham and fresh coleslaw pittas
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 3 mins
Mac and veg slices
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 30 mins
Mediterranean medleys
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 25 mins
No-pastry mini mushroom quiches
Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 15 mins
Nutty apple and celery rice cakes
Prep: 5 mins
Pasta salad on lettuce
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins
Piri-piri pomegranate popcorn
Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins
Salmon and courgette bagels
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins
Salmon and cucumber wraps
Prep: 10 mins
Spicy chicken and salad sandwich
Prep: 5 mins
Sweet potato chips with simple salsa
Prep: 15 mins; 35 mins
Traffic light omelettes
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 15 mins
Tropical fruits with banana dip
Prep: 10 mins
Tuna and potato salad
Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 20 mins
Turkey sarnie with coleslaw
Prep: 15 mins
Vegetable frittata
Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins
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