MyWorldGo Top 5 Summer BBQ Side Recipes

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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
     
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    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!