Just over a week to Melbourne Cup – and we haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. No, we’re not attending the races this year, so there’ll be no splurging on fancy hats or suits and certainly no pulling of straws to decide who should be designated driver. We’re focused on what’s really important: The menu for our Melbourne Cup BBQ.

Here are the BBQ Recipes we’ve got narrowed down…

Classic Teriyaki BBQ Marinade Recipe
Great with chicken and fish (we recommend salmon).When have we ever faulted anything by Steven Raichlen?

BBQ Asparagus Recipe
Fabulous on its own or served with Bob Hart’s Chipotle Mayo (Mix chipotle peppers, Adobo sauce, mayo, grated cheese and voila! Done!).

Greek Marinated Lamb Spit Roast Recipe
We’re hearing more and more chatter about the joys of spit roasting. If you want to give it a go, this is our most popular spit roast recipe. Aside from the obvious taste factor, you can guarantee this cooking method ensures even cooking and is great to watch for hungry spectators.

There you have it, folks – the recipes we’d be happy to put our money on 🙂

Hope everyone has a fun & safe Melbourne Cup weekend this year!

*Image copyright Victoria Racing Club Limited.