Barbecue Features

Al fresco dining

Plan a beach party, garden party, Mexican fiesta or family picnic with our fabulous fun food idea

Are barbecues bad for you?

Are barbecues a health hazard? Does charred meat cause cancer? How can you avoid getting food poisoning? Kathleen Griffin looks at the dangers of getting out the grill, and provides a guide to safe sizzling

Cooking for large parties

Advice from the iVillage cooking community on how to feed and entertain large parties, and still have a good time yourself

Host an Indian summer barbeque party

As the evenings warm up, al fresco eating is a great way to entertain friends and family. But if you're fed up with the usual barbeque fare of burgers and hot dogs, try these deliciously exotic ideas for something a little different

Hot Plates

Fancy something smarter than a sausage sarnie? These stylish BBQ dishes will do the trick

Oz recipes

Oz recipes

Packing a punch

A selection of the best punch recipes posted on the iVillage Recipe of the Month message boar

Sensational summer punches

Want a change from Seabreeze and sticky cocktails this summer? Alice King has some delectable recipes to quench your thirst when the heat is o

Summer celebration drinks ideas

If you're celebrating a wedding or hosting a summer party, try these wine and soft drink suggestions