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When the summer heatwaves hit, the last thing you want to do is turn on your oven. Luckily, we’ve got delicious summer recipes designed to keep your kitchen cool and make dinner prep easy. Because, at the height of summer, you want to keep mealtime light and refreshing and we’re here to help make it happen.

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Classic Niçoise Salad

Don’t let the word salad fool you into thinking this isn’t a filling dish–this salad is loaded with eggs, baby potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, Kalamata olives and lean sliced chicken breast. Make the elements in advance and build this salad in just minutes when the hunger hits.

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Three glass cups of Spanish-style shrimp cocktail on plates with lime wedges and cilantro for garnish.Three glass cups of Spanish-style shrimp cocktail on plates with lime wedges and cilantro for garnish.

Spanish-style Shrimp Cocktail

Dive into a taste of the Mediterranean with a quick shrimp cocktail that uses homemade Spanish-style sauce as the base. The homemade sauce is reminiscent of a thick gazpacho, and it’s topped with Pacific white shrimp, avocado, cilantro and red onion to make it a sizeable snack or appetizer.

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Three lowball glasses of frozen layered melon granita on a serving board with slices of melon in the foregroundThree lowball glasses of frozen layered melon granita on a serving board with slices of melon in the foreground

Tropical Fruit Punch Granita

An icy treat that packs a tropical punch with three colourful layers of flavour, this granita is as beautiful as it is refreshing and delicious. We made ours with pineapple, watermelon and honeydew, but you can get creative with your favourite fruit, too.

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serving tray with green bowl of dill pickle potato salad and a plate of grilled kabobsserving tray with green bowl of dill pickle potato salad and a plate of grilled kabobs

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Pickle lovers, this potato salad recipe is for you. Alongside the usual culprits – potatoes, mayo, diced celery and green onion – it calls for the baby dills and pickle brine for a tantalizingly tangy flavour. Hard-boiled eggs add extra substance to your plate. (Bonus: it tastes even better the next day.)

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Shrimp and Peach Ceviche​

Peach, cooked shrimp, shallots, cilantro and lime: This summer ceviche has all the ingredients to deliver sweet-savoury freshness in every bite. Even better, it’s easy to make (chop, dice, squeeze, let stand) and serve it with tortilla chips or tostadas–no cooking required.

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Thai-Inspired Rice Noodle Salad ​

This make-ahead salad is the kind of quick meal you can pull out of the fridge and enjoy cold for days. The Thai-inspired mix of mangos, bell peppers, soya sauce and peanuts lends flavour and texture, while rice noodles form the salad’s base. Add chicken or shrimp for extra substance, and you have leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch!

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Stone Fruit Caprese Salad​

Made with halved peaches, plums, and cherries, plus torn mozzarella, fresh basil and aged balsamic, this elevated fruit salad comes together in a flash–and you can make it a few hours in advance, adding the cheese and herbs just before serving at backyard BBQs, porch potlucks and dinners al fresco.

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Hand holding waffle ice cream cone with unicorn twirl ice cream scoopsHand holding waffle ice cream cone with unicorn twirl ice cream scoops

Cereal Crunch Unicorn Twirl Cones

Give your next scoop a colourful makeover with Compliments Unicorn Twirl Ice Cream and the crunchy-munchy fun factor of Compliments Fruity Hoops Cereal! Just scoop, assemble, top and dig in! Everyone will love making this one. The only question is…one scoop or two?

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Mile-High Birthday Ice Cream Cookie Cake

For celebrations or a fun summer surprise, try this ice cream cake, stacked with birthday-cake-flavour ice cream between two layers of cookies and topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, Compliments Fruity Hoops Cereal and any other whimsical toppings you’re in the mood for!

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