5 surprising (but super delicious) things to cook on the BBQ
While we can’t deny a perfectly grilled steak satisfies our tummies to no end we can’t ignore the fact there are so many other greats foods to grill. So before you grab the snags for the BBQ get creative with these surprising but delicious things to cook on the barbie.
Pizza
There’s no need to call for takeout – you can easily barbeque a pizza! Grilling the dough imbues it with a unique and earthy bite. Simply brush olive oil onto some flattened dough and place on grill. Let it firm and then load on all your favourite toppings. Wait until cheese is melted and serve up a slice.
Artichokes
If you’re not a fan of these vegies you might be after a smoky grill on the barbie. Halve the vegie and scoop out choke. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, slap on the grill and turn occasionally until charred and tender. Squeeze with lemon.
Pineapple
The tangy sweet flavour of pineapples means it’s perfect on the grill. Cut into rings and brown them on the barbeque for a mouth-watering caramelised flavour. Grilled pineapple is a nice touch to salsa.
Avocado
This may seem a strange one but just hear us out. Grilling avocadoes turns the avo into a creamy delight with added smokiness. Slice in half (leave the skin on), remove seed and coat with olive oil. Place cut sides down on grill and cook for around 5 minutes or until avocado is warmed through. Serve with salads, meats or make some guacamole.
Cheese
No bread in sight? Don’t worry, you can still create a perfect grill cheese. Directly grilling cheese creates an even richer flavour with an extra chewy texture. Use think slices of cheese like halloumi, mozzarella or age provolone to avoid making a mess. Oil the cheese and turn once.
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