A really simple side dish to serve along with roasted chicken. It’s easy, quick and very flavorful.

We buy Ocean’s Albacore Solid White Tuna. It’s circle hook caught, meaning the amount of marine life mistakenly caught is reduced and its subtle flavour is perfect if you aren’t using fresh tuna.

When peaches or mangos are at their best, make a salsa to compliment fish or chicken. If you want a bit more heat leave a few jalapeño seeds or a bit of the stem chopped up in the salsa.

Pile this summer salad on the crustiest grilled bread and while the barbecue is on, grill the beef to go with it. The flavours are perfect together.

Poutine made its first appearance in the 1950’s in Quebec. Simply, it was potatoes, white cheese curds and gravy. Today, there are many creative variations available.

Fresh ripe tomatoes with Feta Cheese and Avocado definitely tastes like summer. Serve with just about anything grilled.

Thanks to my friend Janis for this recipe – it’s a family favourite! Buy Parmigiano-Reggiano; under Italian law, it is the only cheese that can have this name, from the Parma, Reggio Emilia and Bologna regions. It really does make a difference. Otherwise “Parmesan” can…

Remoulade is a mayonnaise-based condiment from France usually served with fish, beef and fries. Classic French Remoulade is similar to Tartar Sauce, but tends to be a bit spicier with the use of Tabasco, Mustard and Horseradish. Another style of Remoulade, with the addition of…

Look for fennel from fall until early spring. This crunchy, slightly anise flavoured vegetable is often featured in French and Italian cooking.

Great at a summer barbecue, this bean salad is not pickled. It’s bright with fresh lemon and olive oil. If there is any leftover it’s perfect for lunch on top of lettuce.