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Summer BBQ Menu

MI5 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:50:49 GMT

I'll start off with a change from the usual burgers and sausages and introduce some tasty mains and sides, but of course the first step is to light your charcoal BBQ at least an hour before you want to start cooking.

Arrange the coals in a stack in the centre of the BBQ pit.

Place kindling around the base and a firelighter to get it started.

Once the coals have caught, you can spread them out and leave them to turn to ash - this is the time to start cooking.

I also like to add some mesquite wood chips for added flavour.

If you need to top up the coals, add them around the edge and allow them to burn down before introducing them to the main fire pit.

Perfect for cooking on:

Main dishes:

Prawn and Shrimp skewers.

Salmon marinated with chili and lime.

Cowboy Caviar, you must try this. Link to recipe on web https://www.easyanddelish.com/texas-caviar-recipe/

and finally a nice peachslaw....

Start with the usual coleslaw receipe and add bell peppers, fresh mint, chopped nuts and peach chunks

What are your favourite BBQ recipes?

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TheresaV — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:07:50 GMT

I got hungry reading this the first time and I am getting hungry again now @MI5 I really, really want to try that peach/coleslaw. Thanks for sharing these tips 😊

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

Cleoriff — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:15:14 GMT

Looks absolutely gorgeous @MI5. Particularly like the salmon marinated with chili and lime. I presume this is prepared then wrapped in foil before cooking. How long does it take?

Love skewers, (unless people put peppers on) I like peppers but they don't like me.

One more question. Have you got one of those massive barbeques?

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

MI5 — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:45:18 GMT

@Cleoriff

Yes, wrap the salmon in foil and it takes no longer than 10 to 15 mins to cook.
I have a combi bbq. Half gas and half coal.

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

Mi-Amigo — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:55:12 GMT

Thank you @MI5 for a very interesting thread.

I love coleslaw but have never tried adding peppers, fresh mint, chopped nuts and peach chunks - all of which I also love. Going to add these to my shopping list and give this a try over the weekend. 😋

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TheresaV — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:59:52 GMT

I hope the weather is good enough over the weekend, this year's summer didn't allow for many BBQs!

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

BobM — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:24:05 GMT

These look great @MI5 👍 and certainly better than the usual burnt offerings I'm used to. I especially fancy the Texas/Cowboy Caviar and the salmon dish also looks delicious. Can't fault any of them actually and just a pity it's raining here otherwise I'd be firing up the barbi. Problem is, it would more than likely end up being the burnt offerings again. 🌭 Thanks for posting 🍻

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TheresaV — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:39:10 GMT

Have you all ever tried the German Bratwurst that is available for example at big Tesco shops @MI5 @BobM @Mi-Amigo @Cleoriff ? I know it's the German in me coming out for that, but they are a fool-proof dish, even my partner can't burn them enough for them to taste horrible! 😅

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TallTrees — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:43:56 GMT

Cor ~ Proper food @MI5

Love the prawn and shrimp

Salmon Chilli and Lime is fabulous:

I don't have a barbi but could cook this in the oven ~ gorgeous.

Thank you for the very interesting recipes posted on the new "today" updated Community Forum too ! 😄

This is good food very tasty, light and delicious too. Not heavy chunks of meat.

Fruit mixed in with the meal is a great choice . Love it ~ thank you

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

MI5 — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:59:15 GMT

Often have bratwurst with sauerkraut when in the German office but not tried cooking my own at home.

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

MI5 — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:01:35 GMT

Pleased you all like the recipe ideas and yes, whilst I like a nice juicy steak occasionally it’s nice to have some alternative lighter choices.
Especially as we’ve been cooking outdoors all this week whilst we have been away.

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TheresaV — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:02:04 GMT

You should try it with normal ketchup and curry powder on top (Currywurst as we call it!) and a crispy roll on the side @MI5, I tell you it's heaven!

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

MI5 — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:09:21 GMT

Sounds delicious @TheresaV

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TallTrees — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:13:07 GMT

@MI5

Also nice with many dishes I like proper Greek Yoghurt with finely chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes and fresh mint, great side dish 😋

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

TallTrees — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:20:14 GMT

Hi @TheresaV

I have not tried Bratwurst, looked lovely in photo...here:

they look good on their own, would you put anything with them?

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

Cleoriff — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:22:24 GMT

@TallTrees wrote:
@MI5
Also nice with many dishes I like proper Greek Yoghurt with finely chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes and fresh mint, great side dish 😋

I've made that @TallTrees. Absolutely delicious.. Makes a nice dip as well.

Nice thread for summer @MI5. Thanks for posting 😀

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

MI5 — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:34:00 GMT

Sounds tasty @TallTrees

Enjoy the food ideas @Cleoriff

PS. No smilies cause I can't find them!

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

Cleoriff — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:42:19 GMT

Such as they are...emojis @MI5 (sorry used snipping tool to show where emojis were. went to upload and it wouldn't !!

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

blissgirl — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:45:20 GMT

🦁found them

Re: Summer BBQ Menu

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:08:53 GMT

Noooooo, we want sausage, burgers, cobs that have staled around the edges & cheap cheese slices that get stuck in your teeth This new stuff looks very European & far too long to prepare. I want meat.. not veg! 😱