Beverley, get your tongs ready — next week’s forecast is wall-to-wall sunshine, and that can only mean one thing: barbecue season is officially ON.
To help you smash your outdoor cooking game, we’ve picked five killer BBQ recipes inspired by the BBC’s top picks. These dishes will turn your garden into the hottest ticket in town.
1. Sticky BBQ Ribs
No summer feast is complete without a stack of sticky ribs. Marinated in smoky, sweet sauce and slow-grilled to perfection, these bad boys will have everyone licking their fingers and begging for seconds.
Top Tip: Start them in the oven and finish on the grill for that ultimate charred goodness.
Recipe link: Sticky BBQ Ribs
2. Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs
Calling all vegetarians (and flexitarians): these colourful kebabs pack a serious punch. Charred halloumi, juicy peppers, and courgettes, all drizzled with a lemony herb dressing — fresh, vibrant, and perfect for those lighter summer evenings.
Recipe link: Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs
3. Charred Butterflied Chicken
Forget dry chicken disasters. A butterflied bird cooks quicker and stays juicy. Smother it in spicy marinade, throw it on the grill, and let the fire work its magic. Guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Pro Move: Marinade overnight for maximum flavour impact.
Recipe link: Charred Butterflied Chicken
4. Smoky Vegan Burgers
Plant-based doesn’t mean boring. Smoky vegan patties, stacked high with avocado, tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce will silence even the fiercest carnivore critics.
Bonus: They’re a lot easier (and cheaper) to make than you might think.
Recipe link: Smoky Vegan Burgers
5. Grilled Pineapple with Rum Syrup
Time to flex with dessert. Thick slices of pineapple, grilled until caramelised, drizzled with rum syrup — it’s tropical, it’s decadent, and it screams ‘summer party’.
Recipe link: Grilled Pineapple with Rum Syrup
If you’re firing up the BBQ, make it count. Whether you’re into big meaty feasts, veggie delights, or show-stopping desserts, these five recipes guarantee you’ll be the hero of next week’s heatwave.
Now, where’s that suncream?