10 Spring Recipes Perfect for a BBQ
These mouthwatering dishes are the perfect addition to your BBQ spread.
Characterised by communal dining al fresco, feel-good food, and extended afternoons, BBQ's are the epitome of carefree cuisine. In fact, it’s the perfect thing to do whenever the weather permits.
If you’re ready to light up the barbeque and need a few recipe ideas to complement the menu, consider the ten standouts below.
From an impressive starters everyone can munch on, to mouthwatering cupcakes that will keep the party going, there’s something here for every type of palate.
1. Tofu Cabbage Rolls
Combining an array of fresh aromatics, these delicious little tofu and cabbage rolls are bursting with flavour. Serve them as appetisers before your barbecue feast, and watch as your guests flock to clear the plate!
2. Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Is there ever a scenario that a spring roll isn’t appreciated? This Vietnamese recipe by Jessica Nguyen is nothing short of mouthwatering. They’re hot, they’re crunchy, and they’re packed with a savoury filling of shiitake mushrooms, spices, and onions – what’s not to love?
3. Spicy Mushroom Tacos
Grilled anything and tacos go hand-in-hand, which is why busting out Danielle Campbell’s spicy mushroom tacos recipe at a sunny afternoon barbeque is a move that will make everyone come back for seconds. If you want to cook your veggies outdoors, you could transfer them to foil before placing them on the grill.
4. Pan Con Tomate
Now that the weather's starting to warm up, one of our favourite ingredients has started to grow in abundance! Ellie Bouhadana's simple yet flavourful pan con tomate recipe celebrates the sweet and acidic flavours of the beloved tomato. You need less than five ingredients to bring this mouthwatering dish to life – making it perfect for those last-minute lunch plans.
5. Crispy Tofu Baos
Fresh and tasty, these tofu baos will go down a treat at your next backyard barbecue. The buns are perfectly balanced by a crispy tofu interior, creamy spiced mayo, and a medley of fresh vegetables. To save you time on the day, they can be made a day in advance and steamed to reheat right before serving.
6. Grilled Broccolini, Lemon and Lentil Salad With Crunchy Breadcrumbs
Barbeque cuisine – while delicious – is often quite heavy, which is why serving vegetables is a nice way to balance out the heartier dishes. This grilled broccolini recipe by Julia Busuttil Nishimura takes the veggie up a notch by teaming it with zingy lemon flavours and flavourful herbs.
7. Seared Stone Fruit Salad With Goat Cheese, Mint, and Pistachios
Maryah Ananda’s seared stone fruit salad adapts perfectly to a barbeque –simply swap out the skillet for the open flame. Plus, the char from the grill will taste heavenly alongside the salad’s creamy goat cheese and fresh rocket.
8. Baked Eggplant With Chickpea Puree, Tomato Salad and Herb Dressing
While we love a classic BBQ meal, there’s something to be said about incorporating unexpected dishes that will surprise and delight. This seasonal salad is a celebration of fresh produce, combining roasted eggplant (which can be charred on the grill), juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon delicately placed on a bed of pureed chickpeas.
9. Passionfruit Tres Leches Cake
Celebrate the flavours of the season with this delightful Latin American cake. Made from a sponge that's soaked in three types of milk – regular, condensed, and evaporated – and topped with whipped cream, this decadent dessert is cut with the tropical tartness of fresh passionfruit.
10. Cacao Cupcakes with Hazelnut Buttercream
Want to make friends at your next BBQ? Bring cupcakes. Sweet Chick’s cacao cupcakes with hazelnut buttercream, to be exact. The earthy flavours of the hazelnut and the intenseness of the cacao make for a balanced, delicious cupcake that everyone will remember.
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