29 global BBQ recipes

Sri Lankan spiced grilled cabbage

Coat charred hispi cabbage in spices and tomatoes to elevate your summer barbecue – it's also vegan and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy.

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef)

Bulgogi is one of the best-loved dishes in Korean cuisine. The sweet and salty soy sauce marinade adds a real depth of flavour and makes the beef incredibly tender. Cook in a pan or on a barbecue to add smokiness

Chilli paneer skewers

Marinated in chilli, cumin and yogurt, this BBQ paneer is great stuffed into flatbreads or wrapped in naans along with a cooling coconut raita and fruity mango salad.

Chinese-style BBQ pork with sesame summer greens

Marinate pork in a sticky, sweet-and-sour BBQ sauce, then serve with vibrant seasonal greens and steamed rice for a simple yet impressive dish that celebrates summer’s finest produce.

Muhamarra

Muhammara is a smoky Syrian red pepper dip. To increase the smokiness, peel the peppers and chargrill them directly on a gas hob or open fire.

Grilled kofte (izgara köfte)

This Cypriot meat patty dish is made with lamb and beef mince – a great alternative to burgers at a barbecue. You can cook it in the oven, too.

Tomato salsa

A smoky salsa makes a standout addition to any BBQ spread. Charred tomatoes and jalapeños bring depth and heat – perfect spooned over grilled meats or served with tortilla chips for snacking while the main event sizzles.

Adana kebabs

These Turkish-style kebabs are named after the city of Adana and flavoured with chilli and sumac. Make them to feed a crowd at your next barbecue.

Blackened cod po' boys

A style of cooking associated with Cajun cuisine, blackening involves coating fish in melted butter and spices before cooking until charred for a great, smoky flavour.

Buffalo chicken

Vinegary hot sauce is the secret to great buffalo chicken – it's traditionally paired with celery and blue cheese sauce, which we've incorporated into a cooling, creamy slaw here.

Tacos al pastor

This dish was developed by Lebanese immigrants in Mexico who combined the cooking style of shawarma with Mexican ingredients such as achiote and chillies. It’s usually cooked on a spit but this is a simplified version, which is very easy to make at home.

Grilled corn salad with tahini miso dressing

Griddle corn for a charred flavour that complements the sweet cherry tomatoes in this salad. Sprinkle over crumbled feta and dress in a tahini, miso and maple dressing.

Whole chilli and lemongrass sea bream

Our BBQ sea bream is delicately soft, with a punchy lemongrass and fiery chilli marinade that’s made for summer grilling. In Phu Quoc and along Vietnam’s coast, market stalls brim with live fish and shellfish ready to be bartered for, marinated to order, then flash-grilled over hot coals – a vibrant street food tradition you can bring to your back garden.

Chicken kofta

Using chicken mince instead of thigh or breast here allows more room for flavour, and these Middle-Eastern spiced bites are packed full of it.

Blackened pineapple chow

Celebrate the joy of barbecuing with this effortless blackened pineapple topped with hot sauce, garlic, lime and coriander. Serve hot or cold.

Mexican BBQ tikin xic (achiote-marinated fish)

Perfect for a special occasion, this traditional method of cooking fish is common in the Yucatán Peninsula in southern Mexico.

BBQ pork belly

Slow-cook pork belly slices for fall-apart meat, melting fat and layers of rich flavour. Finish on the BBQ for caramelised edges and a hit of smokiness. Loved the world over, this version nods to both East and West with a punchy glaze of American mustard and soy sauce. A sticky, smoky must-grill.

BBQ tamarind salmon with lemongrass, chilli and ginger

Sour tamarind counters salmon’s rich, oily flavour and gives this Thai-inspired dish a real wow factor. Find tamarind purée in the spice or Asian section of most major supermarkets.

Turmeric and coconut paneer with charred naans

Marinate paneer in spiced coconut yogurt, grill to golden perfection, and serve with charred naans and cooling coconut raita – a vibrant vegetarian BBQ dish.

BBQ masala fish

Inspired by a Keralan fish fry, this recipe for flaky, succulent sea bass in a rich, spicy masala has been adapted for the barbecue, making it ideal for summer entertaining. Serve with a fresh rice, mango and coconut salad.

Tex-Mex-style sweetcorn salad

Sweet, crunchy, creamy and zingy – this salad is great served as a BBQ side or on its own with warm pittas for scooping.

Vietnamese BBQ caramel pork loin

This glazed Vietnamese-style pork loin is a great recipe for family barbecues; it's delicately sweet, gluten-free and easily serves six.

Chicken tikka

Marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices, these juicy chicken tikka skewers are perfect for grilling – ideal as a starter or wrapped in flatbreads. Try them on the BBQ for an extra smoky finish.

BBQ chicken and sausages with a Carolina mustard BBQ sauce

Fiery, piquant and less sweet than other varieties, Carolina BBQ sauce complements caramelised, smoky meat perfectly.

BBQ butter chicken wings

Check out these super-succulent, creamy BBQ butter chicken wings from chef Karam Sethi at Indian restaurant, Brigadiers.

Ras el hanout and honey BBQ chicken thighs

Marinate chicken thighs in a warming blend of ras el hanout and sweet honey for a fragrant twist on classic BBQ chicken.

BBQ corn on the cob

Shake up this grilled Mexican street snack with a punchy Korean gochujang sauce for your next barbecue.

Tzatziki

Serve this classic Greek dip with BBQ meats or fish, or as a dip with pizza and crudités.