Canada Day grilling  

Grill tips from Mario Batali
Iron Chef Mario Batali shares his top 4 grilling techniques-perfect for a Canada Day bbq.

Asparagus with saffron aioli
Grilled asparagus makes a tasty side for weeknight dinners or when hosting guests.

Orange-glazed carrots
Add these grilled orange-glazed carrots to your next meal for a sweet Canada Day treat.

Vietnamese shrimp pops with peanut sauce
Fire up the grill for these simply scrumptious shrimp skewers.

Inspiration cuisine
Cue the corkscrew this Canada Day and prepare to enjoy your favourite barbecued foods with some fine wines.

Grilled tuna salad Nicoise recipe
This elegant mixture of sea and garden will have you hooked.

Canada Day salad ideas

Grilled peach salad with blue cheese and raspberry vinaigrette
Add a splash of juicy peach to your salad with this easy Canada Day salad recipe.

Peach, arugula and goat cheese salad
Throw ripe, juicy peaches on the grill to create this flavourful summer salad.

4 fabulous salads
New twists on flavour infuse classic standby salads to liven up the crowd at this years Canada Day bash.

Chicken and pink grapefruit salad
Take the healthy-eating route with this delicious chicken and pink grapefruit salad.

Heirloom tomato salad
Vibrant, flavourful heirloom tomatoes make for a beautiful, refreshing spring or summer salad.

Orange, roasted beet and arugula salad
A fresh and delicious salad with just the right amount of zest.

Fennel and grapefruit salad with hazelnuts
Put a delicious citrus twist on a traditional salad by adding the refreshing flavour of grapefruit.

Watermelon and celery salad
Toss this salad together for a refreshing and light Canada Day side salad.

Baby spinach salad with roasted strawberries
This fresh and delicious summer salad will be a hit at your Canada Day celebration.

Herbal guacamole and spicy jicama in romaine leaves
This light salad is not only quick to make, but will add a kick to your Canada Day meal, too.

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Canada Day dessert ideas

Coconut and lemongrass granita
Serve this icy treat at your Canada Day party to keep guests cool in the summer heat.

Gingerbread with grilled apricots
Make good use of the backyard grill by cooking up this tasty dessert.

Pink grapefruit granita
The tart taste of pink grapefruit makes this yummy granita treat a cool way to relax on Canada Day.

Ice cream brle
Cool off on Canada Day with this precious dessert.

Mango gelato
Whip up this creamy dessert for a Canada Day soiree on the patio.

Strawberry and apple crumble
Enjoy a summery twist on apple crumble by adding juicy strawberries.

Tin roof ice cream
Topped with chocolate-covered peanuts, this delicious ice cream flavour is refreshingly sweet and tasty.

Strawberry napoleons
A deliciously sweet and fabulously easy strawberry dessert recipe.

Red velvet layer cake
This red and white layer cake is a theme-appropriate Canada Day dessert.

Nigella Lawson's cherry cheesecake
Nigella Lawson's unbaked cherry cheesecake is easy to make and delicious to taste.

 

Outdoor Canada Day entertaining

Ultimate summer entertaining guide
Our summer entertaining guide has all you need to have your Canada Day bash run smoothly.

Entertaining at home: Simply summer
Summer's here and the living is easy. These easy entertaining tips will get you and your patio ready for Canada Day company.

Summer entertaining: 8 trends
From food to drinks to decor, find out whats hot this season.

10 summer hostess gift ideas
Show your appreciation for your hard-working Canada Day host with one of these 10 summery hostess gifts.

High/low: Summer entertaining
Pump up your lemonade stand with large bills or small change.

Great outdoor entertaining tips
Stressing out about your outdoor Canada Day party? Ease your entertaining angst with these helpful planning tips.

Outdoor entertaining on a budget
With a few cheap and cheerful essentials on hand, Canada Day get-togethers are easily within reach.

10 outdoor entertaining essentials
Create the ideal warm weather spread with these 10 captivating outdoor entertaining essentials.

Outdoor entertaining with the Designer Guys
Create a welcoming outdoor haven and entertain your Canada Day guests in style with these fab tips from the Designer Guys

Add style to outdoor entertaining
A little bit of flair and creativity can go a long way toward creating a stylish setting for outdoor entertaining.