Our most popular recipes of the summer!
Most popular summer desserts
Quinoa-veggie burger
Embrace this filler-free, super-nutritious quinoa-veggie burger. Sandwiched between two grilled portobello mushrooms, it’s got healthy and tasty covered.
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Sticky honey-ginger chicken
Take dinner outside tonight, and catch the last of the late-summer rays while savouring honey-ginger chicken with a side of minted zucchini salad.
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Peach crisp
A golden and sweet weekend treat. Top this warm, crumbly crisp with whipped cream, and enjoy.
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Baby red-potato salad
Red potatoes not only add a vibrant pop of colour to this classic side dish, they also hold their shape better than other potato varieties, so the leftovers will be equally fantastic.
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Pulled pork with ginger-bourbon sauce
We love the idea of slow cookers, but hate all the prep. Here’s an easy (and tasty) dish you can make just by popping in the ingredients.
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Blueberry-lemon cheesecake bars
An East Coast-inspired treat. The fresh blueberries, lemon and cream cheese make a delicious summer dessert!
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Watermelon and cucumber salad
Watermelon at dinner instead of after? Mmm! We already love salads with slices of fruit such as apple or mango, and watermelon salads are even easier to make.
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Streusel-crunch blueberry muffins
With a crispy streusel topping, tons of fresh berries and a hint of nutty whole wheat, these aren’t your everyday blueberry muffins. Bonus: They’re deliciously moist inside!
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Garlicky chicken pasta
This fresh and quick pasta dish is packed with protein and topped with lots of bright vegetables. Try it; It will become a new weeknight favourite!
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Crispy tofu with peanut sauce
Serve with a side of sautéed red peppers and green beans. Alternatively, on its own this crispy tofu with peanut sauce makes for a delicious appetizer.
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Warm curried potato salad
A colourful mixture of potatoes and a tasty curry vinaigrette set this spud salad apart from its pale and creamy cousin. But one thing remains the same: It’s perfect for making ahead of time.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Thai-style chicken burgers
Straight from the grill, these burgers are so incredibly good, you won’t need a bun! Enjoy with the Chatelaine Kitchen’s delicious Bok Choy Salad.
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Galette
Show off the season’s juiciest gems in this gorgeous free-form galette. Rustic and elegant, it’s the perfect summer dessert — any way you slice it.
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Paletas
Move over gelato! Paletas, Latin American icy fruit treats, are the fun and easy way to cool down this summer. Just mix fresh, juicy fruit with punchy flavours like lime and ginger, freeze and devour.
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Peach-almond sponge cake
This rustic summer cake is beautiful and fluffy, perfect for a weekend barbecue or cottage get-together.
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Colourburst citrus chicken salad
Made with only a handful of fresh ingredients (chicken, arugula, avocado, beet), wow your family (and your taste buds!) with this easy recipe.
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Mediterranean summer pasta salad
Tossed with romano beans, olives and parsley, this colourful pasta makes an impressive dish at an summer gathering.
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Perfect Portuguese tarts
Imagine a flaky, buttery shell oozing warm vanilla custard. These traditional bite-sized treats are totally doable and utterly irresistible.
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Memphis-style pork side ribs
Our summer grill guide wouldn't have been complete without some ribs. These Memphis-style side ribs are spiced and saucy—perfect for a late-summer cookout.
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DIY homemade ketchup
Rule your next neighbourhood BBQ with this easy one-pot ketchup upgrade. It’ll knock your hot dogs and burgers out of the park.
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