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Our 12 Most Popular Summer Recipes

Among our most often visited summer recipes, we’ve identified two predominant trends: barbecue and strawberries! These essentials of the summer kitchen range from everyday grilled dishes to recipes for special occasions. The ubiquitous strawberry is also present in desserts. Get inspired for summertime.

1. Barbecued Ribs (The Best)

What makes these ribs the absolute best? The spiced dry rub that coats them infuses the meat for several hours. The ribs are first cooked in the oven, which tenderizes the meat, then they go on the grill, where you generously baste them with homemade barbecue sauce.

2. Garlic-Marinated Beef Skewers

These beef skewers are among your favourites of the season. Everything hinges on the savoury marinade that marries soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and garlic. Everyone loves it. You could also use top sirloin steak for a more affordable cut of meat.

3. Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables and Tomato Dressing

Summer is salad season. This one combines whole wheat pasta with grilled zucchini and bell peppers, which are then tossed in a crushed tomato and balsamic vinegar dressing. Add some fresh herbs from the garden and head towards the patio to enjoy it.

4. Barbecue Chicken Skewers (The Best)

Chicken skewers are a must during the warm season. This recipe consists of juicy pieces of chicken brushed with a delicious barbecue sauce. Grill your veggies separately so that they don’t overcook. It’s a forever classic!

5. Portuguese-Style Grilled Chicken (The Best)

We love Portuguese chicken with its lovely spiciness—and so do you! For this recipe, first make the spicy sauce by mixing piri-piri sauce, sweet paprika and chicken stock. Use part of it to marinate the poultry for 12 hours and serve the rest of the sauce on the side with the barbecued chicken.

6. Burrata with Grilled Peaches and Confit Tomatoes

This simple and delicious starter is the perfect way to kick off an outdoor meal. Cook the tomatoes in a foil packet until they’re confit, whereas you can cook the peaches directly on the grill. Add some burrata for a touch of creaminess, which is a perfect contrast to the tart and fruity side of the dish.

7. Fully-Loaded Baked Potatoes (The Best)

This is without a doubt a very popular side dish to grilled meats. The spuds are loaded with a blend of bacon, green onions, sour cream, cheese and mashed potatoes. Its taste and texture are on point.

8. Grilled Chicken Wraps

When you make this recipe, your mind automatically thinks of a picnic. Wrap mustard-marinated chicken in a tortilla, but not before adding a touch of crunch with lettuce, julienned carrots and cucumber ribbons. Best enjoyed on a checkered blanket in the park.

9. Lobster Rolls (The Best)

When you bite into these lobster rolls, you’ll feel transported to the seaside for the length of your meal. What’s the secret to highlighting the big chunks of lobster? Mayonnaise seasoned with celery, chives, tarragon and whole-grain mustard. And, of course, golden-brown hot dog buns are the rolls of choice for this dish.

10. Elotes a la Parrilla (Grilled Corn on the Cob)

Instead of the usual corn on the cob with butter and salt, try this Mexican street food-inspired version. The cobs are smeared with a mixture that includes garlic, chili powder and cilantro; it’s spicy and fresh!

11. Strawberry Shortcake (The Best)

A summer without any strawberry shortcake would be like a summer without sunshine. A light vanilla cake, fresh strawberries and whipped cream; that’s all it takes for the best and sweetest summertime combination of ingredients in Quebec.

12. Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

It’s impossible to resist this mixture of sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb and crunchy oat flakes. You don’t have time to bake? Our ready-to-eat version of the strawberry and rhubarb crisp offers the same great flavour. Find it at IGA stores.