Summer Barbecue Menu Suggestions
I've been raving lots lately about just how much I enjoy dining in the outdoors, especially during the summer months. Whether it's a casual picnic with friends at my local park, a barbecue at home on the patio, or eating curb-side at my favourite restaurant, I'll take any opportunity to tuck-in outside.
For those of you who struggle for ideas of what to cook during the summer months, I've put together a handy little menu planner perfect for your next barbecue. There's nothing better than the smell of food chargrilling on hot coals, or sizzling on the barbecue – the first sign that it's really summer for me.
So, next time you invite friends over to enjoy a fuss-free meal together, you can refer back to this selection of dishes and make an easy start on dinner. (If you're a barbecue novice, then I also suggest you take a quick look at my handy tips for barbecuing).
Photo: Laura Edwards
Drinks
Starters
Barbecued butternut squash houmous
Summer anchovy dip with crunchy crudités
Mains
Barbecued pineapple, bacon and haloumi skewers
Barbecued lamb with pineapple and chilli vinaigrette
Chargrilled chicken liver burger
Photo: Lara Messer
Sides
Chargrilled butternut squash salad
Photo: Lara Messer
Desserts
Labneh with strawberries, pistachios and honeycomb
What's your favourite dish to whip up on the barbecue at home?