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15 Barbecue Menus For the Last Long Weekend of Summer

With menus starring everything from over-the-top burgers to saucy chicken legs, creamy salads and luxe desserts, your weekend grill sessions will be on point.
15 Barbecue Menus For the Last Long Weekend of Summer

Labour Day is almost here, and that means the last long weekend of summer. We have every intention of celebrating all of our favourite summer recipes until summer is actually over (there's about three weeks left, by our count), but the last long weekend of the season deserves a blowout meal. And that's where these barbecue menus come in; from a standby classic of burgers, potato sides salads and ice cream, to our favourite grilled pizza or a gorgeous cedar-planked salmon focused feast — there's no shortage of choice for your grills this weekend.

The New Classics BBQ Menu

This crowd-pleaser of a menu hits all of the necessary flavour profiles you want in warm-weather cooking: something sweet, something spicy, something cold and creamy. The best part? Almost all of these recipes can be made ahead of time. Just drop the marinated chicken on the grill just before you're ready to eat.

Watermelon quencherHarissa yogurt grilled chickenGreek potato saladBest bean saladStrawberry sheet pan pie

Harissa yogurt grilled chickenPhoto, Erik Putz.

The Old Classics Menu

Classic are go-tos for a reason! We love pairing the refreshing lager-and-lime slush with an OG bacon cheeseburger, and the pickly-sweet coleslaw is the perfect foil to the richness in the pasta and potato salad.Lager and lime slush Over the top burgerSavoury summer coleslawMacaroni pasta saladNordic potato saladHomemade no-churn ice cream Classic ice cream sandwich

Over the top burgerPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Kebab Cookout Menu

Who doesn't love a meal on sticks? Get into these easy-to-prepare and quick to cook skewers.

Sangria spritzerGreek antipasto kabobsCurried coconut chicken kabobsBalsamic salmon kebabsGreek goddess pasta saladIsraeli chopped salad

Curried coconut chicken kebabsPhoto, John Cullen.

BBQ Kalbi Menu

The flavours of Korean home cooking were practically made for summer BBQ. Get started with these delicious short ribs and tangy shredded salad.

Korean ssam bar barbecued kalbiSsamjang dipping sauceTangy carrot and cucumber saladBlack rice and edamame saladGrilled pineapple

Korean ssam bar barbecued kalbiPhoto, Erik Putz.

Backyard Taco Party Menu

A taco bar with all the fixings is the perfect outdoor summer meal.

Tequila and lime colaGrilled steak tacosPico de gallo salsaMexican elote cornSpiced melon saladPaletas

The Dinner Plan: Grilled steak tacos with limePhoto, Sian Richards.

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Grilled Pizza Menu

Get back into dining al fresco with this quick and simple pizza menu.

Strawberry sangriaGrilled pizzaCreamy basil-pesto saladCaramel skillet s’mores

Easy dinner recipes: Grilled pizza on parchment with rolling pizza cutterPhoto, Erik Putz.

Vegetarian BBQ Menu

A delicious outdoor grill menu doesn't have to mean meat—and these juicy, red lentil burgers are the perfect proof.

Red lentil burgersHerbed brown rice saladGrilled eggplant saladVanilla cake with summer fruit

Red Lentil Burger recipePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Saucy BBQ Chicken Menu

Warning: you'll need to load up on napkins for this saucy, finger-food-forward meal.

BBQ chicken with piri piri sauceSpinach-pesto and artichoke pasta saladCharred cherry tomato bruschettaNo-bake summer fruit tarts

Piri piri chicken recipePhoto, Yvonne Duivenvoorden.

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BBQ Menu For A Crowd

These easy-to-serve, big-portioned dishes are ideal for BBQ entertaining.

Ginger-wasabi shrimp cocktailBBQ bruschettaChili-espresso strip loin steaks with sherried mushroomsGrilled caesar saladBlack forest gateau ‘mess’

15 Barbecue Menus For the Last Long Weekend of SummerPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Grilled Salmon Menu

Grilling season is the time to pull out the cedar planks and take advantage of the unique, seasonal flavour this technique gives to big cuts of fish.

Spiked iced teaCedar-plank salmonBaby red potato saladGreen salad with bacon and datesPeach crisp

Cedar-plank-salmon-1-lPhoto, John Cullen.

Coastal Clambake Menu

Celebrate east-coast cooking with this outdoor seafood clambake that pulls out all the stops!

Dark and stormy mojitoStovetop clambake with corn on the cobGreen onion biscuitsOld bay butterNew potato saladBlueberry-lemon cheesecake bars

15 Barbecue Menus For the Last Long Weekend of SummerPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Summery Pulled-Pork Sandwich Menu

This pulled-pork sandwich and sangria combo will have you feeling like you're on a restaurant patio—in your own backyard.

Mojito sangriaPulled pork with ginger-bourbon sauce and Kimchi slawPotato salad with parsley vinaigretteGourmet BBQ corn on the cob with herb butterBerry bliss pudding

Instant Pot Pulled pork sandwich with ginger-bourbon saucePhoto, John Cullen.

Diner-Stop Dinner Menu

Recreate the classic diner burger experience with this cheeseburger, soda, and meringue pie combo.

Homemade sodaUltimate cheeseburgerPan friesLemon meringue pie

15 Barbecue Menus For the Last Long Weekend of SummerPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

Grilled Lamb Menu

Tandoori lamb pops are a delightfully unexpected, finger-friendly BBQ dish to build a meal around. Pair it with a plum salsa and grilled zucchini pear salad for the perfect sweet-and-savoury spread.

Lemonade slushyTandoori lamb popsSummer plum salsaGrilled zucchini-pear saladLatin ice cream sundae

15 Barbecue Menus For the Last Long Weekend of SummerPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

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All The Summer Classics Menu

This lemon-garlic grilled chicken is among our favourite summertime grilling recipes: it's a dead-simple crowd pleaser that goes with any type of menu add-ons.

Watermelon limonadeLemon-garlic grilled chickenJicama, corn and pepper saladGrilled potato saladStrawberry galette

Victoria Day weekend menu: Lemon-garlic grilled chickenPhoto, Eric Putz.

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