summer recipes

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Chef Lora Kirk’s Famous Potato Salad

"I've made this potato salad by Lynn Crawford's co-chef Lora Kirk so many times — always to rave reviews," says Lynda Reeves.

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Eric Vellend’s Famous Coleslaw

This crunchy, mayo-free slaw plays a refreshing foil to an earthy burger.

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Grind-Your-Own-Beef Burgers

A juicy all-beef patty is layered with sharp cheddar, balsamic onions and shredded iceberg.

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Raw Spring Salad With Asparagus, Snap Peas & Radishes

Any vegetable that’s tender enough to be shaved can be added to the mix!

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3 Recipes For A Decadent Summer Supper From Nigella Lawson

The Fried Chicken Sandwich from Cook, Eat, Repeat is a crowd pleaser!

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25+ Vibrant Summer Salads To Serve Up In A Heat Wave

Filled with the freshest ingredients, these dishes work perfectly as a side or main.

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13 Recipes Where Summer Berries Are The Star Of The Show

One of our favorite parts about summer in Canada is all of the fresh, locally-grown berries that are in season!

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Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil

This display of the season’s best can double up as a light dessert or as a brunch centerpiece.

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Shaved Zucchini & Melon Salad With Mint & Almonds

Serve this summer salad with soft goat cheese and a baguette alongside.

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Meyer Lemon Tart With Olive Oil & Fleur De Sel

The flavors and textures here are a bit like lemon squares, but more refined.

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Lemon Crème Fraîche Budino

A light and creamy lemon pudding is the perfect way to end a barbecue dinner. Using an immersion blender to process the budino base while it’s thickening gives you a silky-smooth pudding.

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Strawberry Rosé Granita Smash

Serve this wine-based cocktail with a spoon to eat right away, or with a cocktail stirrer to help the ice melt more quickly.

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5 Big-Flavored Barbecue Recipes That Aren’t Burgers

It's time to get cooking outside in the sunshine while you can!

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Ask A Chef: Raspberry Hibiscus Pops

Janet Dimond of Augie’s Ice Pops shares her recipe for Raspberry Hibiscus Pops. Q: Summer trips to farmers’ markets around Toronto always lead to us grabbing a few Augie’s Ice Pops to enjoy while we shop. I have trouble picking a flavor because they’re all so refreshing! What’s…

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Ask A Chef: Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Pistachio Tahini

Chef Cassie Piuma of Sarma in Somerville, Massachusetts shares her recipe for Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Pistachio Tahini, Radishes And Crispy Quinoa. Q: I recently visited Boston and had an amazing meal at Sarma, just outside the city. I loved so many of the small plates we ate that…