As Brits across the country prepare for a summer spent at home 'staycation' style, we've decided it's time to dust off those barbecues and try out this finger-lickingly good list of easy BBQ recipes. From salads, sauces and BBQ side dish ideas to easy veggie BBQ recipes and meaty favourites, our recipes have you winning over guests at big and small BBQ parties alike.

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Wayfair's Best Summer BBQ Recipes

BBQ Side and Salad Ideas

• Pimped Potato Salad
• Curried Rice Salad
• Pineapple Coleslaw
• Barbecued Tofu Salad

Vegetarian BBQ Recipes

• Cajun-Spiced Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger
• Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs
• Marinated Tofu Steaks
• Barbecued Cucumbers with Dill and Yoghurt Sauce

Meat and Fish BBQ Recipes

• Homemade Beef Burgers
• Spicy Lamb Skewers
• BBQ Sea Bass with Preserved Lemons
• Clean-eating Turkey Burgers
• Yoghurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs
• BBQ Marmite Chicken Wings

Dessert Recipes

• Vegan Grilled Peach Sundae
• Barbecue Chocolate Chunk Cookies

BBQ Side & Salad Ideas

Pimped Potato Salad

Potato salad is a firm favourite for a Summer barbecue. Jan from food and lifestyle blog, A Glug of Oil, has 'pimped' her version of the classic side dish, taking it up a notch by adding some sharp and spicy mustard and red leicester cheese. Simple but very, very effective, use ready-made mayo and mustard and the job's pretty much done for you.

Full recipe: A Glug of Oil's 'Pimped Potato Salad'

Curried Rice Salad

There's no disputing that some BBQ sides stay untouched all day, whilst others disappear literally within seconds of hitting the table. This one falls under the latter. With a mixture of almonds, sultanas, mango chutney and apple, Clare of Grubby Little Faces' curried rice salad hits the spot between sweet and savoury perfectly.

Full recipe: Grubby Little Faces 'Curried Rice Salad'

Pineapple Coleslaw

Proud vegetarian Becca of foodie blog Amuse Your Bouche, knows a thing or two about coleslaw. Her simple BBQ side dish is a must-have for any self-respecting barbecue gathering. The secret? Pineapple. The perfect partner for a sweet and creamy combo of classic cabbage and sliced onions. This side dish tops our list as the best recipe for BBQ parties.

Full recipe: Amuse Your Bouche 'Pineapple Coleslaw';

Barbecued Tofu Salad

According to foodie duo Nazima and Pierre of Franglais Kitchen, this is officially the best barbecued salad ever, and we're inclined to believe them. This sweet and salty combo throws together delicate courgette noodles, crunchy cashew nuts,warm barbecued tofu together with a homemade soy and maple syrup dressing. Another mouth-watering BBQ side idea for everyone to enjoy.

Full recipe: Franglais Kitchen 'Barbecued Tofu Salad'

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Vegetarian BBQ Recipes

Cajun-spiced Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger

If anyone knows how to make a tasty, meat-free burger, it's Jacqueline from award-winning veggie blog, Tinned Tomatoes. For this recipe she combines cajun-spiced black beans, sweet potatoes and an avocado garnish for a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-inside, heaven-in-a-mouthful burger. Finish with whole grain mustard and a drizzle of lemon and watch even the meat-eaters devour them.

Full recipe: Tinned Tomatoes 'Cajun-spiced Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers'

Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs

This simple halloumi and vegetable staple is a sure hit for meat and veggie lovers alike. Soak your skewers in water beforehand then pop your favourite ingredients on for a quick and easy kebab. For those who aren't fans of the squeaky cheese, head to Clare's blog, The Vegetarian Experience, for a mountain of alternative vegetarian and vegan BBQ recipes.

Full recipe: The Vegetarian Experience 'Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs'

Marinated Tofu Steaks

Ever wondered how to make tofu that doesn't taste so much like tofu? In this handy recipe, veggie chef Natalie of The Tofu Diaries, shows us how to freeze and transform tofu so that it soaks up marinade in minutes. Use her simple combination of soy, chilli andblack pepper marinade for a flavoursome 'steak' - perfect with a good helping of tahini. Another easy BBQ recipe to impress your veggie guests.

Full recipe: The Tofu Diaries 'Marinated Tofu Steak'

Barbecued Cucumbers with Dill and Yoghurt Sauce

This unusual but really tasty recipe makes for a great veggie BBQ alternative or even as a BBQ side dish. Searing cucumbers on the barbecue gives them that al dente bite whilst the fresh dill and yoghurt sauce makes for a perfect complement to their grilled flavour. Serve yours on lightly charred tortillas, then store this recipe as your go-to but oh-so simple BBQ recipe.

Full recipe: Veggie Desserts 'Barbecued Cucumbers with Dill and Yoghurt Sauce'

Tip: Make sure to avoid any cross-contamination between meat and vegetarian or vegan dishes by using varied BBQ tools and barbecue cookware.

Hungry for vegan BBQ recipes? Check out these simple vegan BBQ ideas from The Purple Stylist.

Meat and Fish Easy BBQ Recipes

Homemade Beef Burgers

This simple yet delicious BBQ recipe has only two ingredients: extra-lean beef mince and salt. And unlike most shop-bought buns, by making your own you'll know exactly what's going into them. If you do fancy a bit of extra flavour, there's nothing stopping you from adding a handful of herbs or onions too.

Full recipe: My Recipe Book 'Homemade Beef Burgers'

Spicy Lamb Skewers

Certified natural chef, Ceri of Natural Kitchen Adventures, is often on the lookout for new and delicious ways to cook 'nature's multivitamin' liver. For this delicious recipe, Ceri uses a mixture of herbs, chipotle chili and Himalayan salt to create crispy, spicy barbecued lamb skewers. Plus, as a low-cost alternative to pricier meats they're budget-friendly too.

Full recipe: Natural Kitchen Adventures 'Spicy Lamb Skewers'

BBQ Sea Bass with Preserved Lemons

If you're a fan of fish then you'll love this classic Nigella-esk recipe, tried and tested by Maison Cupcake founder, Sarah Trivuncic. The recipe calls for homemade preserved lemons, but works just as well with shop-bought. The zesty combination of lemon, parsley and mint provides the ultimate Summer stuffing for a barbecued sea bass.

Full recipe: Les Recettes 'BBQ Sea Bass with Preserved Lemons'

Clean-eating Turkey Burgers

It took trainee-nutritionist Charlie of The Kitchen Shed a few attempts before she came up with the perfect turkey burger, but we think it was worth the wait. This tasty alternative to the classic beef burger is a simple combo of turkey mince, garlic and herbs and, according to Charlie, it's a hit with the kids too. And as an added bonus, it's suitable for anyone who's following a clean-eating diet. Healthy and delicious? That's a winning BBQ recipe in our eyes.

Full recipe: The Kitchen Shed 'Clean-eating Turkey Burgers'

Love dips? This selection of four mouth-watering savoury dips from the maker of 'the best baba ghanoush in the world' - Ms Marmitelover

Yoghurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs

Did you know you could marinate meat with cheese? Professional foodie Helen Best-Shaw shows us how to use curd cheese to create moist and tender chicken tikka kebabs that won't dry out on the barbecue. Garnish with a sprinkling of chili and some fresh coriander for a tasty summer dish with a spicy twist.

Find the full recipe here: Fuss Free Flavours 'Yoghurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs'

BBQ Marmite Chicken Wings

Love it or hate it, chicken isn't the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to Marmite. When gifted a jar of the brown stuff however, Caitríona decided she'd make the most of it. This inventive marinade recipe calls for a tablespoon of Marmite, soy sauce and rice-wine vinegar for a dark, crispy glaze that'll leave everyone asking for more (even the ones who don't like Marmite).

Full recipe: Wholesome Ireland 'BBQ Marmite Chicken Wings'

Dessert Recipes

Vegan Grilled Peach Sundae

Still have room for dessert? Then let this vegan grilled peach sundae be the 'cherry' on top of a delicious barbecue feast. Grilling fruit, in this case peaches is highly underrated. Once popped on the barbecue, the grilling process completely changes the peaches flavour to give it a charred caramel taste. Perfect for serving with (vegan) vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Full recipe: Vegan Grilled Peach Sundae

Barbecue Chocolate Chunk Cookies

For a chocolaty fix, nothing beats these barbecued chocolate chunk cookies. A twist on a classic, simply whip up a batch of cookies as you would normally but instead of popping them in the oven, slide them onto the grill for extra gooeyness.

Full recipe: BBQ Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe

Impress your guests at your next Summer outdoor party with these easy BBQ recipes and for more on BBQing and fun facts, check out the latest on how to BBQ American style, as well as BBQ trends in Germany and here in the UK.