The warm weather is here, which means only one thing! It’s time to roll your BBQ out of the shed and get ready to cook up some delicious food for the whole family.

At Bottle Gases, we stock a range of different sizes of BBQ gas bottles. We’re proud to supply a wide selection of Calor gas, and so you’ll find everything from butane, propane and Camping Gaz.

In this blog, we will share 5 of our favourite BBQ recipes that you can quickly cook at home:

Halloumi Burgers

These veggie halloumi burgers in soft rolls are sure to be a hit with your guests this summer. They’re quick, easy and veggie — so you can be sure everyone has something delicious to eat.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 250g block halloumi cheese (chop into 8 slices)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 seeded burger buns
• Pot of hummus
• 1 bag of rocket
• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• 1 white onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 avocado (thinly sliced)

STEP 1
Lightly brush your halloumi slices with oil on both sides, then cook on your BBQ for 6 mins, flipping halfway through the cooking time (or until golden brown).

STEP 2
Slice your burger buns and lightly toast on the BBQ. Put a dollop of hummus on the bottom of each bun, then add your rocket, cucumber, onion and avocado slices.

STEP 3

Pop your halloumi slices into your bun and serve with a spoonful of salsa.

Chicken Tikka Kebab Skewers

This Indian style dish is perfect for grilling and is sure to have your guests coming back for more.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 150g natural yoghurt
• 2 tbsp curry paste
• 4 chicken breasts (cubed)
• 4 chapatis (warmed)
• 8 wooden skewers

STEP 1
Mix the yoghurt with the curry paste, then add your chicken. We’d recommend letting it marinate in the fridge for over an hour for the best flavour.

STEP 2
Remove your chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Put your chicken cubes onto the skewers and cook on medium heat for 15-20 mins, turning every 5 minutes.

STEP 3
Serve your chicken tikka skewers with warm chapatis and salad.

Crunchy Grilled Asparagus

This healthy BBQ snack is great for keeping your guests happy while you take care of the cooking. They take just minutes to cook and are a great vegetarian addition to your BBQ menu!

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 12 asparagus spears
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• juice of 1 lemon
• Feta or Parmesan cheese

STEP 1

Season your asparagus in olive oil and salt, then cook on the barbecue until slightly charred — this should take just five minutes.

STEP 2

Put your asparagus onto a serving plate and coat with lemon juice and the cheese of your choice — we like crumbled feta or grated parmesan.

Super-fun BBQ S’mores

This fun S’mores recipe is excellent for the kids. They’re gooey, melty and ready in just a couple of minutes. You can’t go wrong with this delicious treat!

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 8 biscuits
• 8 chunks of milk chocolate
• 4 marshmallows

STEP 1
Put each biscuit onto a piece of tin foil (big enough to wrap it), then top with two chocolate chunks and a marshmallow. Sandwich the other biscuit on top and wrap it up.

STEP 2

When the BBQ is on a low heat, place the S’more parcels onto the grill and warm for two minutes on each side. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Decadent Rum BBQ Bananas

Prepare your desert in advance and spend more time socialising with your guests. These rum bananas certainly pack a punch and are the best way to end your barbeque.

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 50g softened butter
• 40g light muscovado sugar
• 1-2 tsp treacle
• 1-2 tbsp spiced rum
• 6 unpeeled bananas
• Dark chocolate (to serve)

• STEP 1
  Mix the butter, treacle, sugar and rum. With a knife, split each banana on the inside of the curve and generously add the rum mixture.
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• STEP 2
  Put each banana (curved side up) onto a piece of tin foil. Wrap up each banana into a parcel and put it on the BBQ when the heat is low. Cook for up to 15 mins or when the bananas are soft and gooey. Top off with a few cubes of dark chocolate to serve.

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For instructions on connecting BBQ gas or for cooking and cleaning tips, please visit our blog on how to use a gas BBQ.

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