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Recipe round-up for natural born grillers

12 Aug 2021

Fine Dining Lovers

Editorial Staff

August is the height of summer – with the evenings still long and the temperatures warm, it's the perfect time to enjoy the garden. So fire up the barbecue or grill and get the meat marinated, pour yourself a glass of wine or a beer, sit back and enjoy the summer breeze. Make the most of summer grilling by getting the flames going, charring your vegetables, and getting the Maillard reaction going on your meats, and combining so many different summer flavours.

Tom Kerridge's smoky prawns cooked in foil

This no-hassle, no-mess dish by chef Tom Kerridge is perfect for prepping ahead and sticking on the barbie as everyone arrives. The prawns steam-cook wrapped in foil, which locks in moisture to keep them juicy. Get people round the table as you undo the parcel, to savour the incredible garlicky aroma.

Tom Kerridge's stuffed sweet potatoes

Take baked spuds to new heights with these coal-cooked sweet potatoes filled with soured cream, chives, bacon and melted cheese from chef Tom Kerridge. They become soft and even sweeter as they cook in their foil parcels, absorbing all that lovely smokiness.

Tom Kerridge's barbecue-style caponata

Red peppers and aubergines become intensely smoky and delicious when they’re cooked whole on the barbecue. For this Mediterranean side by chef Tom Kerridge, they’re combined with garlic, red onion and capers, and topped with basil and pine nuts. It works well with fish, lamb or chicken.

Roast pork chops

Try our Tried & Tasted way to get the perfect grilled pork chops – a firm family favourite.

Grilled chicken pita

Healthy, quick and easy – try this chicken pita sandwich for lunch.

Grilled vegetables marinated in garam masala

Here is a delicious vegetarian appetiser recipe for grilled vegetables, marinated in a tasty garam masala mixture made with yoghurt and spices.

Tacos with grilled shrimp and mango salsa

Easy to prepare, these tacos with grilled shrimp and mango salsa are a spicy and yummy main course, but they can also be served for brunch.

Grilled fish kebabs with couscous

These grilled fish kebabs with couscous make for a tasty and easy recipe for a fish-based dish. Try to make it at home and you won't regret it.

Grilled chicken kebabs with couscous

Looking for new recipe ideas to enjoy with family and friends? Try these grilled chicken kebabs with couscous, which go brilliantly with radicchio salad.

Grilled chicken wings with mango dip

Try this easy recipe to make grilled chicken wings in a spicy marinade, and a delicious mango dip: perfect as a snack or a tasty main course.

Grilled corn on the cob with herb butter

A tasty grilled corn on the cob recipe without husks, served with herb butter – find out how to prepare the perfect side, whether it's for a veggie bbq or grilled meat extravaganza.