Barbecue, or BBQ, is a cooking method that involves grilling food over an open flame. The two crossword solutions for the term barbecue are 'BROIL' and 'ROAST'. Broiling is a method of cooking food directly under a heat source, such as an oven's broiler element. Roasting is a method of cooking food in an oven, usually with some fat or oil added to the food to help it cook evenly. Both methods are popular for barbecuing, as they allow the food to be cooked quickly and evenly over a direct heat source.