Persian
Persian Saffron Chicken
Golden chicken marinated in yoghurt, saffron and lemon, grilled until charred — bright, fragrant and full…
BBQ & Grilled Recipes
A handpicked collection of bbq & grilled from Tara’s Kitchen — every recipe original, tested and written for everyday cooks.
Persian
Turkish
Turkish Kofte
Juicy spiced meatballs with a tender, smoky char — wonderful in flatbread with yoghurt and herbs.
Caribbean
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Smoky, spicy, deeply flavoured chicken with a homemade jerk marinade — bold flavour with a Caribbean…
Malaysian
Malaysian Chicken Satay
Skewered chicken marinated with turmeric and lemongrass, grilled until charred and served with a rich peanut…
American
Classic Beef Burgers
Thick, juicy beef burgers with a proper sear, melted cheese and all the toppings — better…
Middle Eastern
Lamb Kofta Kebabs
Juicy spiced lamb kebabs grilled until charred — wonderful in flatbreads with yoghurt and pickles.
Greek
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken skewers with lemon, garlic and oregano — Greece's favourite street food made simple.
Indian
Chicken Tikka
Charred, yoghurt-marinated chicken pieces with a deep red colour and big flavour — perfect from the…
Pakistani
Seekh Kebab
Spiced minced meat moulded onto skewers and grilled until charred — smoky, juicy and made for…
Pakistani
Bihari Boti
Tender beef strips in a smoky, spiced marinade, grilled until charred — bold flavour with melt-in-the-mouth…
Indian
Tandoori Chicken
Yoghurt-and-spice marinated chicken roasted until charred and smoky — vivid red, juicy and full of flavour.
Korean
Korean Bulgogi
Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savoury soy sauce and seared fast — tender, glossy and…
American
BBQ Pulled Pork
Pork shoulder slow-cooked until it shreds, coated in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce — perfect in buns.
American
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Crispy baked wings tossed in a tangy, buttery hot sauce — the ultimate game-night snack.
Mediterranean
Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary
Juicy lamb chops seared with garlic, rosemary and butter — a quick dinner that feels special.
Indonesian
Indonesian Satay Skewers
Marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred, served with a rich peanut sauce — a street-food favourite.
American
Classic Beef Burger
A juicy, well-seasoned beef burger with a proper sear — the homemade version beats any drive-through.
Nigerian
Nigerian Suya
Thin beef skewers coated in a spicy, nutty suya spice mix and grilled — a smoky…
Indian
Paneer Tikka
Marinated paneer and peppers charred on skewers — a smoky, satisfying vegetarian starter.
Turkish
Chicken Shish Kebab
Marinated chicken chunks grilled with peppers and onion — juicy, charred and perfect in a wrap.
Pakistani
Chapli Kebab
Flat, juicy spiced beef patties from Peshawar with pomegranate seeds and a crisp edge — bold,…
Chinese
Char Siu Pork
Glossy, lacquered Chinese barbecue pork with a sweet-savoury glaze — better than any takeaway.
Japanese
Yakitori
Skewers of chicken thigh glazed with a glossy soy-mirin sauce — a Japanese izakaya classic for…
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Bun Cha
Grilled pork patties with rice noodles, herbs and a tangy dipping sauce — Hanoi's most famous…
Korean
Korean Galbi
Marinated short ribs grilled until charred and caramelised — Korean barbecue at its most beloved.
American
BBQ Ribs
Slow-roasted pork ribs lacquered in a sticky, smoky barbecue sauce — fall-off-the-bone tender.
Thai
Thai Satay Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken skewers with a rich peanut sauce — bold, smoky, and made for sharing.
Chinese
Chinese Char Siu Pork
Sweet-savoury barbecued pork with a sticky glossy glaze — Cantonese roast meat at its finest.
Eastern European
German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)
Warm potatoes in a tangy bacon and vinegar dressing — Bavaria's answer to potato salad.
Peruvian
Argentinian Chimichurri
A vibrant green sauce of parsley, garlic, vinegar and chilli flakes — the soul of Argentinian…
Nigerian
Nigerian Suya Spice Mix
A homemade peanut-based spice rub for grilling — Nigeria's essential pantry blend, nutty and fiery.
Brazilian
Brazilian Picanha
Brazilian-style top rump steak with a thick fat cap, salted simply and grilled until charred —…
American
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Crispy oven-baked wings tossed with butter, lemon zest and lots of black pepper — tangy and…
Korean
Korean Kalbi Ribs
Beef short ribs marinated in a sweet-savoury soy, pear and sesame sauce, then grilled until charred…
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Lamb Kofta
Spiced lamb mince shaped onto skewers and grilled — fragrant, juicy and perfect with flatbread and…
Indian
Indian Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer cheese and peppers marinated in spiced yoghurt and grilled until charred — a…
Argentinian
Argentinian Asado
A slow-grilled feast of beef ribs, chorizo and morcilla — Argentina's legendary weekend barbecue.
Argentinian
Argentinian Provoleta
A whole disc of provolone cheese grilled until bubbling, topped with oregano and chilli flakes —…
Peruvian
Peruvian Anticuchos
Skewered marinated beef hearts grilled over coals — Peru's most legendary street food.
Argentinian
Argentine Asado
A traditional Argentinian barbecue of mixed cuts cooked low and slow over wood embers — a…
Mexican
Mexican Carne Asada
Marinated thin steak grilled hot and fast with citrus, garlic and chilli — the soul of…
Uruguayan
Uruguayan Asado Criollo
Uruguay's answer to barbecue — slow-grilled mixed cuts over wood, served with chimichurri and grilled vegetables.
Peruvian
Peruvian Anticuchos
Peruvian skewers of beef heart (or beef) marinated in ají panca and grilled over coals —…
Peruvian
Peruvian Anticuchos
Skewered marinated beef grilled over fire — Lima's most-loved street food.
Portuguese
Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken
Spatchcocked chicken marinated in piri piri chillies, garlic and lemon — Portugal's fiery grilled classic.
Middle Eastern
Iraqi Masgouf
Whole fish butterflied open and grilled with tamarind and tomato — Iraq's national dish, smoked over…
Argentinian
Argentinian Provoleta
A thick disc of provolone grilled with oregano and chilli flakes until bubbling and charred —…
Indonesian
Indonesian Sate Ayam
Chicken skewers grilled and served with peanut sauce — Indonesia's most-loved street food.
American
American Buffalo Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a fiery butter-and-hot-sauce dressing — invented in Buffalo, NY and…
American
American Brisket
Beef brisket slowly smoked or oven-cooked with a peppery spice rub until it falls apart —…
Nigerian
African Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)
Thin strips of beef marinated in a peanut-and-spice rub, grilled over flame — Nigeria's most-loved street…
Persian
Persian Joojeh Kebab
Saffron-marinated chicken skewers grilled to charred-edged tenderness — Persian summer eating at its best.
Korean
Korean Beef Bulgogi
Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savoury soy-pear-sesame sauce and stir-fried fast — Korea's most-loved barbecue…
Common questions
Are these bbq & grilled recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.