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• Posted By : home fires
• Posted On : Nov 15, 2023
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• Category : General
• Description : A spectacular BBQ is about more than just grilling the perfect steak or marinating a delicious chicken thigh. The sides you serve can elevate your BBQ from great to outstanding. As the Australian su mer rolls in, we’ve curated a list of top 5 side dishes that will complement any BBQ menu, ensuring every meal becomes a delightful culinary experience.     1. Classic Aussie Coleslaw   Ingredients:   White cabbage, finely shredded Carrot, grated Red onion, thinly sliced A handful of parsley, chopped Coleslaw dressing or mayonnaise Method: Combine all the veggies in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, toss well, and refrigerate before serving.   2. Grilled Corn with Herb Butter Ingredients:   Fresh corn on the cob Butter, softened Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or coriander), finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Method: Mix the herbs into the softened butter. Grill the corn until slightly charred, then brush generously with herb butter.   3. Aussie Potato Salad   Ingredients: Potatoes, boiled and cubed Hard-boiled eggs, chopped Spring onions, sliced Mayonnaise Mustard (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Method: Mix potatoes, eggs, and spring onions in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix the dressing with the potato mixture and chill before serving.   4. Roasted Capsicum and Feta Salad   Ingredients: Capsicums of various colours, sliced Feta cheese, crumbled Olives, pitted and sliced Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Fresh basil, torn Method: Toss the capsicum slices in olive oil and grill them until they’re slightly charred. Once cooled, mix with olives and feta in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, top with fresh basil, and serve.   5. Fresh Summer Fruit Platter   Ingredients: A selection of summer fruits such as watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries Fresh mint leaves Lime or lemon zest for garnish Method: Arrange the sliced fruits on a large plate. Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and garnish with some lime or lemon zest for an extra zing.   Side dishes, often overshadowed by the main grilling event, play a vital role in making your BBQ spread complete. These summer side recipes, bursting with freshness and flavour, will not only satisfy your guests but also provide a vibrant visual feast. So, next time you fire up your BBQ from Home Fires, make sure you’ve got a few of these sides on your menu. Happy grilling, and enjoy the Aussie summer!

Overview

• A spectacular BBQ is about more than just grilling the perfect steak or marinating a delicious chicken thigh. The sides you serve can elevate your BBQ from great to outstanding. As the Australian su
   
  
   
  mer rolls in, we’ve curated a list of top 5 side dishes that will complement any BBQ menu, ensuring every meal becomes a delightful culinary experience.
   
   
  1. Classic Aussie Coleslaw
   
  Ingredients:
   
  • White cabbage, finely shredded
  • Carrot, grated
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful of parsley, chopped
  • Coleslaw dressing or mayonnaise
  Method: Combine all the veggies in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, toss well, and refrigerate before serving.
   
  2. Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
  Ingredients:
   
  • Fresh corn on the cob
  • Butter, softened
  • Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or coriander), finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  Method: Mix the herbs into the softened butter. Grill the corn until slightly charred, then brush generously with herb butter.
   
  3. Aussie Potato Salad
   
  Ingredients:
  • Potatoes, boiled and cubed
  • Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • Spring onions, sliced
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  Method: Mix potatoes, eggs, and spring onions in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix the dressing with the potato mixture and chill before serving.
   
  4. Roasted Capsicum and Feta Salad
   
  Ingredients:
  • Capsicums of various colours, sliced
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Olives, pitted and sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Fresh basil, torn
  Method: Toss the capsicum slices in olive oil and grill them until they’re slightly charred. Once cooled, mix with olives and feta in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, top with fresh basil, and serve.
   
  5. Fresh Summer Fruit Platter
   
  Ingredients:
  • A selection of summer fruits such as watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Lime or lemon zest for garnish
  Method: Arrange the sliced fruits on a large plate. Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and garnish with some lime or lemon zest for an extra zing.
   
  Side dishes, often overshadowed by the main grilling event, play a vital role in making your BBQ spread complete. These summer side recipes, bursting with freshness and flavour, will not only satisfy your guests but also provide a vibrant visual feast. So, next time you fire up your BBQ from Home Fires, make sure you’ve got a few of these sides on your menu. Happy grilling, and enjoy the Aussie summer!