28 Best Summer Recipes
Summer is all about light flavours, cooking on the BBQ, in-season produce and cool treats. Check out our favourite summer recipes.

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Best-Ever Ribs and Corn
What’s better than taking big bites out of juicy, saucy ribs? Oh, right, taking a second bite out of some buttered, barbecued corn. Get the recipe: Best-Ever Ribs and Corn

Mini Grilled Fish Tacos
Use cookie cutters to trim large tortillas down to size to make theses fish tacos easier for small hands (and mouths). Get the recipe: Mini Grilled Fish Tacos

Creamy Macaroni Salad
What’s a picnic without a heaping helping of creamy macaroni salad? Our version comes together in a snap. Get the recipe: Creamy Macaroni Salad

S’mores Cones
Kids will love stuffing their favourite fillings into a fun package. Make them melty in the oven or over a fire. Get the recipe: S’mores Cones

Ham and Cheese Muffaletta
Muffaletta is the perfect picnic sandwich because the resting time is key—the longer it sits, the tastier it is. Like its cousin the Italian sub, a classic muffaletta stars layers of meat and cheese, and loads of crunch and flavour. Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Muffaletta

Corn And Squash Succotash
Edamame gives this dish plenty of protein, but if you want more, grilled sausages go with it perfectly. Get the recipe: Corn And Squash Succotash

Fresh Strawberry Refrigerator Pie
This quick and easy refrigerator pie recipes makes the most of sweet in-season strawberries. It’s so easy to make! Get the recipe: Fresh Strawberry Refrigerator Pie

Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Ketchup
A sweet-tart topping gives this turkey burger a fun twist. Get the recipe: Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Ketchup

Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas
A favourite with a bit of a twist: make chicken roll-ups and cook them on skewers, then fill your fajitas. Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas

Grilled Veggie Pizza
Naan makes a speedy pizza base that’s sturdy enough for the grill. Get the recipe: Grilled Veggie Pizza

“Buffalo Wing” Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
This shrimp recipe is a healthier take on the traditional chicken wing recipe, and is so easy to make. There’s even a “ranch” sauce! Get the recipe: “Buffalo Wing” Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa
Sweet corn salsa is the perfect fresh touch for juicy grilled steak. Get the recipe: Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa

3-Ingredient Vanilla Ice Cream
Three simple ingredients, no special equipment and six hours to freeze: Can summer get any sweeter than this? Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Vanilla Ice Cream

Summer Squash Strata
Want an instant dinner? Assemble the strata, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Let it come to room temperature before baking. Get the recipe: Summer Squash Strata

Grilled Fish ‘n’ Chips
Deep-fried? Forget about it! Barbecuing makes for a healthy, modern version of this classic combo. Get the recipe: Grilled Fish ‘n’ Chips

Rocky Road Brownies
Brownies topped with sticky-sweet mini marshmallows? Sold. Get the recipe: Rocky Road Brownies

Grilled Portobellos with Quinoa Salad
These grilled portobellos are a great vegetarian main, stuffed with flavour. Get the recipe: Grilled Portobellos with Quinoa Salad

Beef Satay with Thai Dipping Sauce
This allergy-friendly take on beef satay uses soy nut butter in the dipping sauce, so it’s safe for those allergic to peanuts and treenuts. Get the recipe: Beef Satay with Thai Dipping Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower And Spinach Quesadillas
Make an easy salsa to accompany your quesadillas with finely diced mango and red pepper, chopped chives and a squeeze of lemon juice. Get the recipe: Roasted Cauliflower And Spinach Quesadillas

Blueberry Hand Pies
Make the most of blueberry season with these portable homemade pastries (just right for camping adventures and road trips!). Get the recipe: Blueberry Hand Pies

Maple-Ginger Pork Kebabs
Everyone likes dinner on a stick—and these pork kebabs are brushed with a tasty sweet-savoury glaze. Get the recipe: Maple-Ginger Pork Kebabs

Corn and Bacon Hash
Tired of corn on the cob? Slicing it off and sautéeing it makes for a different taste (especially when cooked with bacon!). Get the recipe: Corn and Bacon Hash

Fruity Rocket Pops
This supercool update on Rocket Pops is all fruit, no sweat. Get the recipe: Fruity Rocket Pops

Campfire Huevos Rancheros
Scrambled eggs and beans in tortillas have breakfast all rolled up with this delicious huevos rancheros recipe. Get the recipe: Campfire Huevos Rancheros

Chickpea Burgers
Don’t need all the burgers tonight? Place them on a plastic wrap-lined tray and freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed bag. Defrost in the fridge before frying. Get the recipe: Chickpea Burgers

Turkish Lamb Chops
Kids love lamb chops because they come with their own handle, and in this easy recipe there’s even a yogurt sauce to dip them in. Get the recipe: Turkish Lamb Chops

Grilled Polenta Cakes with Shrimp and Tomatoes
This recipe uses pre-made polenta tubes, making it easy to make and stunning to eat. Get the recipe: Grilled Polenta Cakes with Shrimp and Tomatoes

Mini Cheesecakes with Cherry Sauce
Who can resist these sweet little cheesecakes with a tart cherry sauce? We sure can’t. Get the recipe: Mini Cheesecakes with Cherry Sauce

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