BBQs may go hand-in-hand with sunshine, but for many people they also pose a few problems.
Data from Google suggests that a lot of would-be BBQs are in need of a helping hand.
The latest time weather permitted, for instance, basic search terms like 'how to make burgers' saw a 400% surge.
If you feel like you're in need of a helping hand, you can find the most sought-after advice as answered by the experts over at HelloFresh below:
How to make burgers (49,500 searches)
Recipe Development Manager Mimi Morley says: "Making your own burgers is really easy and will help you add the wow factor to your barbecue."
"To begin making your beef burger patties, heat olive oil in a frying pan and add diced onion. Cook for around 5 minutes until softened."
"In a bowl, add 15% fat mince with herbs and a beaten egg. Add seasoning and the onions and mix well. Once mixed, form patties using your hands. Your burgers should then be cooked on a pre-heated barbecue for around 5-6 minutes on each side."
How to light a BBQ (14,800 searches)
"To light a charcoal barbecue, place it on a flat surface and add a layer of charcoal and scrunched up balls of newspaper. Add a small amount of lighter fluid to the coals and use a long match to light it in different places.
After about 20-30 minutes, the coals will turn white. Once the coals are pale, you can begin cooking your food on the grill."
How to make burger sauce (6,600 searches)
MM: "To make a homemade burger sauce, combine 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of ketchup. Add 1 tablespoon of American mustard. Drain and finely slice 25g of cornichons, add to the mix and stir well."
How to BBQ corn on the cob (2,400 searches)
MM: "Before you can cook corn on the cob on a BBQ, first soak the cobs in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Afterwards, remove the corn from the water and shake off any excess.
Place each cob on a sheet of foil and add butter as required. Wrap the corn in the foil and place on a low to medium heat grill for 25-30 minutes. Rotate the corn occasionally while cooking."
How to cook steak on BBQ (1,600 searches)
MM: "Before you cook a steak on a BBQ, remove it from the fridge around 15-30 minutes before cooking."
"If you don’t allow the steak to reach room temperature, the outside may cook quicker than the inside and burn. Season the steak to taste prior to cooking and lightly glaze with olive or sunflower oil."
"Place the steaks on a hot BBQ and cook over direct heat. For griddle lines on the meat, don’t turn the steaks more than once. Cooking times will depend on your preference and the thickness of the cut, but generally, cook your steak for 1.5 - 2 minutes each side for rare, 2-3 minutes each side for medium rare and 4 minute each side for well done. Rest for 5 minutes before serving."
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