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Favourite Summertime Recipes

Based on the recipes we know our readers are searching for this season, we’ve put together some of our favourite warm-weather recipes from recent years.

Chilled Cocktails

 

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Watermelon Slushie Fizz

Watermelon is the quintessential summer fruit. We suggest blending it up then adding a little fizz.



Get this slushie recipe


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Summertime Sangria

A classic Sangria involves red wine, fresh fruit, sugar, ice, sparkling water or pop and a generous pour of Spanish brandy. Try it with the delightful addition of peach or strawberries. 



Try this summery classic


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Hugo Cocktail

This light, floral and refreshing spritz is a great excuse to drink Prosecco on the rocks.



Serve this popular drink


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Gin-Cuke Lemonade                                                         

This homemade lemonade gets a boost by briefly infusing simple syrup with lemon zest. Boost the flavour with the addition of cucumber and gin.



Stir up a batch


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Minted Pineapple-Orange-Ade & Rum

Interested in some new ways to get more from your ingredients? Incorporating some mixologist-style tricks, this refreshing, zesty punch uses as much of the fruits as possible.



Make this punch


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Frozen Aperol Spritz                                                                           

Light and refreshing with just a hint of bitterness, this frozen spin on the classic aperitivo gives the original a run for its money. 



Whirl up a classic


Seasonal Dishes

 

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Grilled Bread with Whipped Cottage Cheese Ranch and Hot Honey

Cottage cheese is having a moment, so we’ve transformed it into a smoky, creamy, ranch-like dip generously flecked with charred serranos and scallions. 



Throw this appy together quickly


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Caprese Sandwich with Roast Chicken & Peaches

This sandwich epitomizes summer. Make sure the tomatoes and peaches are at their peak to fully capture the essence of the season.



Savour this summer sammie


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Glazed Zucchini Brunch Cake                                                                               

This tender, lemony cake uses unpeeled yellow zucchini, which helps amp up the citrusy hue. 



Take advantage of the zucchini surplus


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Pickle-Brined Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

This recipe is a great use for leftover pickle brine and an even better excuse to buy a good jar of pickles. Simply brine your bird overnight, and then grill to juicy, crispy glory.



Get barbecuing


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Spicy Pickled Green Beans                                                                                        

These tart, crunchy beans are the perfect foil to rich foods like cheese and charcuterie, or use them to garnish a Bloody Caesar. 



Whip up a spicy batch


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Marinated Miami Short Ribs with Grilled Watermelon & Greens

A sweet and salty lime rub to amps up watermelon's sweetness and makes it a surprisingly delicious match for charred Miami-style ribs and a zingy green salad.



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