9 Fresh End-Of-Summer Recipes!

End of the summer celebrations

It’s that time of year again: A slight chill in the evening, bedtimes becoming earlier and earlier, final summer camp performances and sports games...all tell tale signs of another summer coming to a close. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we still have time to appreciate and celebrate these sacred fleeting dog days.

And so we present for you: 9 End-Of-Summer Recipes:

 

Tequila Sunset

As the sun sets on summer...drink up!

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43742/tequila-sunset-recipe/

Make it tonight:

Serve it in style.

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Mango Peach Sangria

A crowd pleasing favourite featuring summer’s best picks!

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mango-peach-sangria

Make it tonight:

Make preparing the fruit for this drink easy on yourself with the handy little Wusthof paring knife.

https://www.iqliving.com/products/wusthof-paring-knife?_pos=1&_sid=bceda9b2d&_ss=r

 

Grilled Corn Salsa (Vegetarian)

A quick and easy starter for any backyard cookout

https://minimalistbaker.com/perfect-grilled-corn-salsa/

Make it tonight:

Take kernels off cobs with this nifty Corn Cutter!

https://www.iqliving.com/products/grip-ez-corn-cutter?_pos=1&_sid=e66ff1c26&_ss=r

Jamie Oliver’s Summer Chickpea Salad (Vegetarian)

Showcase sweet local tomatoes with this addictive spicy chickpea salad! 

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/summer-chickpea-salad/

Make it tonight:

The Zeal Herb Scissors feature 3 blades that make chopping herbs for this recipe a breeze!

https://www.iqliving.com/products/zeal-herb-scissors-3-blade?_pos=13&_sid=a93cbd5fd&_ss=r

 

Grilled Pineapple and Flank Steak Tacos

Grilled fruit becomes sweet and caramelized and the perfect accompaniment to spicy jalapenos and perfectly tender steak. 

https://www.mydiaryofus.com/blog/2017/4/24/grilled-pineapple-and-flank-steak-tacos

Make it tonight:

Fresh pineapple is so much better than canned. This fun tool will keep you from dreading the task of peeling and de-coring for this recipe.

https://www.iqliving.com/products/joie-blossom-pineapple-corer?_pos=5&_sid=62dad6567&_ss=r

 

Grilled Zucchini and Ricotta Flatbread (Vegetarian)

Take advantage of sweet summer squash at your next barbeque

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-zucchini-and-ricotta-flatbread

Make it tonight:

Stay mess free with this grilling recipe using these Reusable Grilling Sheets by Cookina

https://www.iqliving.com/products/cookina-reusable-grilling-sheet?_pos=3&_sid=851d466da&_ss=r

 

Thai Summer Rolls w/Peanut Sauce (Vegetarian)

A fresh, light, and delicious addition to any summer meal.

https://pinchofyum.com/thai-summer-rolls-with-peanut-sauce

Make it tonight:

Julienne vegetables with ease.

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Fruit Pizza (Kid friendly)

Bright and colourful fun for the whole family!

https://pinchofyum.com/fruit-pizza

Make it tonight:

Slice and hull strawberries to your heart’s content. Even little hands can be trusted with this useful tool!

https://www.iqliving.com/products/fusionbrands-pushberry-huller-slicer?_pos=34&_sid=e512142ca&_ss=r

 

Peach Tarragon Shortcake

The ideal way to celebrate the last of summer peach season.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/peach-tarragon-shortcake-51241890

Make it tonight:

Make perfectly round biscuits and impress your dinner guests with this set of cutters!

https://www.iqliving.com/products/norpro-11-piece-biscuit-cutters-set-straight-sides?_pos=1&_sid=e65a3a3fb&_ss=r