Recipes that will follow you all summer long

With summer just around the corner, every opportunity is good to play, eat and sleep outside (not necessarily in that order!). To prepare you for any eventuality and, more importantly, to let you take advantage of the beautiful weather to try new recipes, here is the ultimate list of recipes to make you want to spend time outside.

Whether it’s for a cocktail party, a kids’ party, a camping trip, a dinner with friends or any other occasion to enjoy the sun’s rays to fill up on energy and good times, summer is the perfect season to take the time to enjoy every moment.

Will you succumb to the few burger recipes or will you go to the sweet side of the list? It’s up to you to try!

Ice Cream Birthday Sandwiches

Want to be every kid’s hero in no time? It’s easy with this recipe that’s sure to put a smile on the faces of kids and adults alike. Ready in less than 20 minutes, these festive sandwiches will be gone in no time and replaced with joy.

For the full recipe, it’s right here

Quick Chicken Tomato Cheese Sandwich

What do you do when the craving for a classic Italian meal hits 40 degrees? Just eat it between two loaves of bread to turn a winter meal into something extraordinary. It’s even possible to make this meal while camping by cooking it on the BBQ.

For the full recipe, it’s right here

Inside out Cheeseburger

A cheeseburger is good, but a cheeseburger with cheese in the patty is even better! This recipe is a double whammy, as it’s easy to prepare for a BBQ in the park.

For the full recipe, it’s right here

Campfire Style Chili Hot Dog

This recipe is perfect for spicing up your routine (literally or otherwise) or showing that with the right condiments, a fire pit dinner isn’t just about the classic recipes. For added fun, grill the sausages over the fire with a stick.

For the full recipe, it’s right here

Pork Burgers with Caramelized Onions

For a change from the traditional beef burger, why not try this delicious burger that uses ground pork and pairs perfectly with caramelized onions. The kids will love it and want more. Eat it on the beach (and make the caramelized onions ahead of time).

For the full recipe, it’s right here.

Mexican Inspired Chicken Burgers

Imagination costs nothing and your taste buds will have a blast taking you to the beaches of Mexico with the chipotle spices, avocado and lime juice. Perfect for a day by the pool or a BBQ with friends.

For the full recipe, it’s right here.

Banana Marshmallow Sandwich Hot Dogs

Based on the S’more principle (a graham cracker with chocolate and melted marshmallow), this recipe can be made at the end of soccer practice, when coming back from day camp or at the cottage. The banana can also be toasted a bit and the accompanying ingredients can be replaced by whatever you have on hand.

For the full recipe, it’s right here.

Smash Burger with "Secret Sauce"

In this recipe, it’s not just the sauce that is secret. The whole process revolves around memories of long vacation drives and the “potato stands” that used to grace it. If you have a plancha, it is possible to make this recipe wherever you want, everyone will ask for more anyway.