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Make Ahead Ribs. Braised then grilled! Learn how to slow braise the ribs in the oven the day before then grill and glaze them to sticky perfection the next day.

6 complete Father’s Day Barbecue Menus or mix and match his favorite main, side dishes and desserts. Links to 24 suggested recipes in all.

Raspberry Buttercream Mille Feuille – A twist on a classic French dessert using regular buttercream frosting, raspberry jam and frozen puff pastry. These beautiful pastries are not nearly as difficult to prepare as you might think.

Summer Fruit Galette. A super simple recipe to use whatever summer fruits and berries are on hand in a quick dessert that’s perfect with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Smoked Pork Breakfast Sandwich. Our incredible smoked pork loin takes center stage with a spicy tomato garlic compote in this delicious brunch dish. Originally published May 2013. This was actually my brunch last weekend. I took the photo as part of the shoot for my recipe for Smokin’ Summer Spice Dry Rub but I didn’t …

Blueberry Fool Butter Cake, a moist, delicious butter cake filled & topped with a whipped cream Blueberry fool. It reminds me of Sunday dinners as a child.

Chicken Teriyaki Salad with Grilled Mango. As delicious as it is pretty on the plate, this healthy dinner salad is a complete meal in itself that’s bursting with complementary flavours.

Roasted Pineapple Barbecue Sauce. A deliciously different, sweet and sour version of a BBQ sauce glaze. It is incredibly tasty on slow cooked pork ribs, pork chops or grilled chicken. It’s also a great topping for a grilled chicken burger.

Dutch Baby. A light, airy, pillowy soft baked pancake, that’s perfect to make for weekend brunch served with your favourite fresh fruit.

The Perfect Summer Picnic Basket. A fantastic collection of portable foods to enjoy on the go, or even for just a slow afternoon on the patio this summer. With summer now in full gear, my thoughts inevitably go to weekends at the cottage and of course great food. Our summer home is a great base …