For many of us, the barbecue is something we put into action when friends come around. It's the weekend, eating al fresco is nice and barbecuing makes entertaining easy.
It's so nice out there, isn't it? Eating simple food fresh from the barbie as dusk gently reveals the stars. You tend to linger over the meal, sharing stories and lapping up some outdoor time like a starving housebound kitten.
Life feels good when you're eating . This is why it's perplexing that we don't do it more often. I mean, all that plus you get to use the hose to do part of the washing up? Bring on the everyday barbie, we say!
Here is a stack of options to encourage you to fire up the grill more regularly and bring a little weekend joy to your weeknight dinners.
Barbecue shrimp with dashi butter and nori will take you 15 minutes to make. Source: Chris Chen
Little-known, but very worthwhile, Lao cuisine is absolutely packed with flavours that make for incredible marinades. Source: Adam Liaw
Lizzy's dad's satay chicken would help any crappy work day rise Phoenix-style from the barbecue ashes. Source: Adam Liaw
Paneer and capsicum kebabs are where you begin your vego barbecued kebab journey. Source: Savannah van der Niet
In Puglia, these bombettes are a popular street food. Serve yours with a chopped tomato and oregano salad and dinner is done. Source: Bonacini's Italy
Skewers turn dinner into party. Source: Asia Unplated with Diana Chan
Like we all knew in 1992, a grilled octopus salad is barbecue done right. Source: Alan Benson
Spiced fish tacos with chipotle sauce make an ideal weeknight family din-with-a-difference. Source: Smith Street Books
Let's face it, the added benefit of cooking your fish outside is a fragrant one. Source: One World Kitchen
A super-hot grill with a bit of fire imparts smokiness into your meat. You probably don't get to do that in your kitchen. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Korean sticky lamb ribs with pa muchim are about to take your dinner to a whole new level. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
You'll need our barbecue to be really hot and really clean to pull this one off. Source: Hardie Grant Books
You want in, right? Source: Brett Stevens
A vego burger on the barbie adds a healthy chapter to a tale as old as time. Source: Smith Street Books
Don't forget the beetroot and the egg! Source: Mikkel Vang
