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10 Recipes for a St. Jean Backyard Party

The Fête Nationale holiday is the perfect opportunity for Quebeckers all over to celebrate in good company and with good food outdoors. From essential salads to grilled mains, the following selection of 10 recipes–some perfect for a potluck–will be delicious, almost effortless and a hit with everyone.

1. Fingerling Potato Salad with Chips

Potato salad comes standard at any summer get-together, but what sets this recipe apart is not only its savoury dressing, but the addition of crunchy, tangy salt and vinegar chips.

2. Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables and Tomato Dressing

For a pasta salad that’s loaded with freshness, this recipe will be a great addition to your party. With tomatoes, grilled zucchini and bell peppers and herbs, along with a fresh tomato dressing, it’s definitely an upgrade from your usual mayo-based version.

3. Cosmo Slush in a Frozen Drink Maker

What’s a party without a drink? For a grown-up version of your childhood slush of summertimes past, this Cosmopolitan will do the trick. Set up a frozen drink maker on the table and let your guests serve themselves. Now that’s entertaining made easy!

4. Pimento Cheese Dip

Every celebration deserves some dip, whether for chips, bread or raw veggies. This pimento cheese dip is extremely creamy with just the right amount of kick from the hot sauce.

5. Zucchini, Arugula and Toasted Almond Focaccia

For a simple summer main best enjoyed outdoors, cook this fluffy focaccia on the grill and then top with ricotta, grilled zucchini ribbons, peppery arugula and toasted almonds. Serve and enjoy!

6. Caramelized Onions and Gruyère Cheese Hot Dogs

A classic hot dog with the usual mustard or relish is delicious, but something different will go a long way. With caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese and arugula, it’ll surely be a crowd pleaser.

7. Beef Burgers with Onion Jam

Any summer party needs a burger to go along with it, and the addition of onion jam to this beefy, cheesy burger elevates it into something special.

8. Veggie Cheeseburgers

For any guests who follow a vegetarian diet, this burger is more than satisfactory. Stacked with grilled veggies like eggplant and zucchini, as well as soft and salty halloumi cheese and a bright lemon mayonnaise, it’s a meal that fires on all cylinders.

9. Strawberry Pie

A pie loaded with fresh fruits of the season–in this instance, strawberries–is the ultimate summer treat. Dig into this buttery, flaky treat and the recipe is sure to become a fast favourite.

10. Cinnamon-Blueberry Coffee Cake

Coffee cake is a versatile, no-fuss treat that’s perfect for serving guests outdoors. Its tender crumb, cinnamon streusel and filling made from fresh, local blueberries make it an inviting indulgence.

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