10 Delicious Family-Friendly BBQ Recipes You Have To Try!
10 Delicious Family-Friendly BBQ Recipes You Have To Try!
We have been having one of the hottest summers I can ever remember here in the UK, (If you are struggling for what to feed the kids in particular during a heatwave, check out that blog post) and whilst it has coincided very nicely with the school summer holidays, on some days it has really been far too hot to be spending any time in the kitchen!
We have been having a lot of Pick Plates style dinners during the heatwave, but it has also been a great excuse to get outside and get cooking on the BBQ.
I really enjoy BBQ food, but I do sometimes feel like we cook the same things over and over when we BBQ, (like beef burgers and sausages), and then serve them with the same sides time and time again!
So I've been looking for some inspiration for not only some different main dishes but also sides that the whole family can enjoy together.
So, here's my list of top 10 Family BBQ Recipes for you to try!
Family BBQ Recipes - Mains
Chicken Burgers
Delicious kid-friendly burgers made with chicken thighs and grated apple. In my opinion chicken thighs have more flavour than chicken breasts and of course they are more budget-friendly too!
BBQ Salmon Skewers
Marinating meat and fish can sometimes seem like a bit too much work when it comes to preparing BBQ food, but my recipe for this marinated salmon is super simple and mess-free too!
Smash Burgers
I usually cook these really quick and easy Smash burgers in the frying pan, but they can also be cooked on the BBQ and are perfect for a fuss free burger for kids!
Sweet Potato & Chickpea Veggie Burgers
Delicious vegetarian burgers packed with nutritious sweet potato and chickpeas and flavoured with cajun spices!
Turkey Burgers
A delicious family friendly Turkey Burger! These burgers taste just as good cooked on the bbq as they do on the hob and they can also be made ahead and either kept in the fridge for a couple of days or frozen too.
Easy Lamb Koftas
Lamb Koftas make a really delicious and nutritious meal for the whole family served with pitta breads and salad and is made super easy with my little cheat's hack!
Family BBQ Recipes - Side Dishes
Garlic Butter Fries
The garlic butter fries are the perfect BBQ side dish to go with burgers and kebabs! Simply chuck them in the airfryer while everything else is cooking on the BBQ!
Spiralized Salad for Kids
A quick, easy and super healthy summer salad recipe. I've spiralized carrots, cucumber and apple to make this delicious side salad that the whole family will love!
Rainbow Veggie Rice Noodle Salad
A delicious and healthy family side dish packed full of nutritious veggies! The salad dressing is super mild, meaning its perfect for kids. Packed full of fresh and raw vegetables it's a fantastic way to get your kids to eat a rainbow of veggies!
Pizza Pasta Salad
Caramelised Bramley Apple Cous Cous Salad
A delicious summer salad made with caramelised Bramley Apples and packed with giant wholewheat cous cous, Wensleydale cheese and walnuts.
Freya says
Can't wait for the British weather to warm up so we can get the BBQ out and try some of these! The chicken and apple burgers will definitely be first to try!