Cottage cuisine
Good food, good times -- the best summer weekends include both. What better way to spend more time sitting on the dock, splashing around in the water or hitting the trails than to have great no-fuss foods ready and waiting? Here are dishes created especially for finishing at the cottage, in the RV or wherever the Canada Day long weekend takes you.
Safety first
For a delicious time away, pack and transport food with care.
• Line cooler with ice or frozen gel packs before packing. No ice packs? Fill plastic water bottles or juice bottles three-quarters full of water and freeze. Or freeze single-serving juice packs. Seal either in resealable plastic bags to prevent contact with perishable food. Drink once thawed.
• Securely wrap or bag foods that may drip or leak.
• Pack perishable foods (dairy products, eggs, fish, meat and poultry) directly from refrigerator to cooler. Do not leave out at room temperature.
• Pack frozen foods (especially fish, meat and poultry) while still frozen. Do not refreeze once thawed.
• A full cooler maintains its cold temperature longer than one that is partially filled. Pack any remaining space with more ice or with bags of raw fruit and vegetables.
• Food poisoning bacteria grow rapidly above refrigerator temperature of 40°F (4ºC). Throw out any foods that get inadvertently warmed.
Recipes
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Smoked Trout Spread
Pack flatbreads, crackers or vegetables to enjoy with this paté like spread once you arrive at your destination. -
Twice-Cooked Apricot Ribs
These ribs create a laid-back dinner to take away or enjoy in your backyard. -
Grilled Chicken Club Salad
Transport the marinated chicken and other ingredients in separate containers ready to thread onto skewers to grill. -
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Red Currant Mint Sauce
Pack this easy marinated lamb for a quick-cooking and satisfying summer dinner with friends. This recipe is terrific for using that overeager mint in ... -
Chickpea, Artichoke and Celery Salad
Toss this crunchy salad together to take along a ready-made dish. For a heartier salad, add 2 cans (each 6-1/2 oz/184 g) drained chunk tuna. -
Roast Potato Salad
With its smoky chipotle dressing, this two-tone salad complements many barbecued dishes. Tote the salad and dressing separately, then all you need is ... -
Cheddar Apple Bars
Carried in their baking pan or packed in a cookie tin, these fruity oat bars make a welcome dessert. Golden Delicious or Crispin apples are perfect fo... -
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic cookies are always a summer weekend favourite and easy for even a non-baking guest to make. Save some to bake into another treat, ... -
Fudgy Cookie Brownies
Dress up the brownies with a few of the cookies you're making for the weekend. One- or two-day-old cookies hold their shape best in the batter. If pre...
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