Springtime is one of the more pleasant seasons, with its temperate weather and blossoming flowers. As such, the end of Spring is a great time to fire up the barbeque pit – whether it’s for a quaint dinner with family or a get-together with friends. If you are looking for unique recipes that go beyond the usual, then make sure to try these perfect barbeque recipes.
Of course, no BBQ party is complete without steak! And when it’s drenched in brown butter and blue cheese, you know that it’s going to be all the more sinful. It pays to have a hardwood cutting board as it will come in handy with this recipe. After all, you are going to need to slice the steak at some point.
Add some spice to your BBQ party with this fiery recipe. Make use of 2 pieces of pork tenderloin per skewer and heat each side for 3 minutes to get the delicious smoky flavor that’s best paired with chile sauce.
Pork and beef make for good BBQ recipes, but there’s another meat that you should try out: lamb. Season your ¾ inch-thick chops with crushed garlic, rosemary and thyme leaves, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil that have been minced in a food processor. Cook the chops for 3 minutes for medium rare, add another 30 seconds for a fine medium lamb. Serve on a wood cutting board with coleslaw or a bacon-rolled corn on the cob (recipe featured below).
While beef burgers are undeniably tasty, this chicken burger recipe will give beef lovers a run for their money. Although the ingredient list is quite lengthy, it will only take a good 30 minutes of your time. These burgers are best served on maple wood cutting boards for the total gastronomic experience.
If you are looking for a healthy recipe that can boost your Omega-3s, then this entrée is perfect for you. The marinade is very easy to do as all the ingredients you need are Dijon mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic.
Marinade the shrimp in sugar, lime juice, soy, garlic, ginger, and shallots. Grill the shrimp at 1 to 1 ½ minutes per side and serve on a decorative maple wood cutting board.
If you have vegan friends coming over, worry not as there are many recipes that you can prepare for them. One such example is this flavorful fare made of tofu and cucumber. Marinade the tofu block in peanut butter, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, and minced garlic to give it an incredible blast of flavor.
Another delicious vegan treat to try is this ratatouille made of zucchini, squash, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Season with olive oil, ground pepper, garlic, oregano, and parsley; make sure to serve at room temperature.
Another healthy alternative that’s perfect for the BBQ is this garlicky and herby batch of sweet potato fries. Season your sliced sweet potatoes with salt, olive oil, chopped garlic, thyme leaves, red chili flakes, and chopped parsley for a recipe that even the kids would love.
Yes, everything with bacon is great – especially if it’s rolled around your favorite corn on the cob! All you need to do is cover the cob with bacon strips, and dust them with garlic and pepper. Grill each side for 2-3 minutes to ensure crispiness of the bacon.
