Enjoying a family BBQ on sunny days is a perfect way to gather everyone without spending too much time in the kitchen. This collection features simple grilled meats, colourful sides, salads, dips, and tasty nibbles that everyone, from kids to adults, will love. It's all about laid-back, practical recipes that make the most of warm weather, good food, and a bit of fresh air.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb Shish Kebab is a very popular Turkish / Middle Eastern dish typically served in restaurants or takeaway kebab shops. It is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy succulent, tender meat with a wide range of flavors and spices.
To learn more: Lamb Shish Kebab
Grilled BBQ Prawns
Ready in just 20 minutes, these BBQ Prawns are perfect for an impressive and quick weeknight meal with a glass of white wine and a side of Greek Cucumber Salad. They are the ultimate summer dish and a delicious addition to your dinner table to impress your guests.
To learn more: BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers
BBQ Chicken Thighs
These Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs are a favorite in our household. They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for everything from weeknight family dinners to weekend backyard barbecue parties.
To learn more: Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
Chicken Shish Kebab
Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab, also known as Tavuk Sis, is a popular Turkish dish made of chicken pieces marinated in olive oil, milk, tomato paste, Biber Salçası, and aromatic spices. If you want something unique and delicious for your summer BBQ parties, this recipe is perfect for you!
To learn more: Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab
Adana Kebab
Adana Kebab is a delicious hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a skewer and then grilled over charcoal. It is a staple of Turkish street food and can be found on menus around the world.
To learn more: Adana Kebab (Adana Köfte)
Baba Ganoush
This Turkish-style Baba Ganoush without tahini is a smokey and flavorsome aubergine dip made with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. It is extremely easy to make and pairs perfectly with Homemade Pita Bread.
To learn more: Baba Ganoush Without Tahini
Acili Ezme Salad
Turkish Acili Ezme Salad is a spicy Turkish dip/appetizer commonly served at restaurants alongside a basket of warm Pita Bread. You can serve this as an appetizer, a condiment, or a part of a mezze spread. It also works great as an accompaniment salad/salsa to any grilled meat or kebabs.
To learn more: Turkish Acili Ezme Salad
Grilled Lamb Kofta
Grilled Lamb Kofta is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey, made with minced lamb and aromatic spices such as coriander and paprika.
It is extremely easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills.
To learn more: Grilled Lamb Kofta
Inegol Kofte - Turkish Beef Kofta
Try out these soft, juicy, and delicious Turkish beef meatballs namely Inegol Kofte (Inegol meatballs), which is a classic and one of the nation's favorites.
Inegol Kofte is very easy to make, but it requires overnight marinating after the first stage of preparation. It would help if you rested it for a few hours after shaping it.
To learn more: Inegol Kofte
Haydari
Haydari is a delicious Turkish Yoghurt Dip made with feta cheese, thick strained yogurt, fresh herbs, and chopped walnuts. This tangy dip is one of the most popular mezes in Turkey and also is widely served in Turkish restaurants with kebabs and Pita Bread along with Ezme Salad (Acili Ezme).
To learn more: Haydari - Turkish Yoghurt DipÂ
Joojeh Kabab
Joojeh (or Jujeh) Kabab is a classic grilled chicken kebab dish, famous for succulent chicken pieces marinated in a blend of Persian spices, saffron, and yogurt, then grilled to perfection over an open flame.
To learn more: Joojeh Kabab (Persian Chicken Kebab)
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