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Barbecue

Barbecues around Australia will sizzle this Saturday for democracy sausage day, aka the Federal election.

To prick or not to prick? The secret to the perfect DIY democracy sausage

Pork or beef? Slowly does it or lots of sizzle? And don’t forget the jammy onions. The experts share their brilliant banger tips, for election day and beyond.

  • Jane de Graaff
Barbecued lamb leg with tomato and mint.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s barbecued lamb leg with tomato and mint salad

A deboned and butterflied lamb leg is a great thing to barbecue, particularly when served with a fresh, herby salsa.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
Romesco pasta with ricotta.

Five things to do with romesco, the Spanish flavour bomb (and how to make the sauce at home)

Traditionally served with fish and grilled meats, this brilliant capsicum sauce enlivens everything it touches. Make extra sauce so you can freeze some for later.

Sizzling T-bone steaks are paired with a tangy salsa verde and artichoke chips in this summer recipe.
EASY

Steak with crispy marinated artichoke chips and salsa verde

The perfect midweek steak-and-chips fix, served with a zingy salsa verde and a green salad.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Neil Perry’s bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and feta.
EASY

Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and feta

Turn this easy dinner party starter into a light dinner by adding roasted capsicum or slices of cured meat.

  • < 30 mins
  • Neil Perry
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Inspired by an Argentinian street food favourite, these choripan are a fun weeknight meal.
EASY

Chorizo choripan rolls with green tomato chimichurri

Elevate midweek sausages by taking inspo from the Argentinian street food classic of choripan, grilled chorizo-stuffed rolls with green tomato chimichurri.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Coffee-rubbed rib-eye with straw fries.
EASY

Coffee-rubbed rib-eye with straw fries

Coffee-mustard rub adds flavour to the steaks and helps to tenderise them for this bistro-at-home dish.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Tip: tear the burrata straight onto the platter.
EASY

Burrata with cucumber and cumin herb oil

This side dish achieves the winning formula of plenty of oomph for little effort.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Avocado salad.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s avocado toast salad

Think of this as being like an avocado panzanella and serve it with lunch or dinner rather than for breakfast.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
French onion burgers.
EASY

Melted gruyere and caramelised onions make this burger a flavour explosion

Plus mustard, thyme and fries... et voila! This French onion soup-inspired burger is an instant classic.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/topic/barbecue-l8n