Sage Apple Pork Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Not your average backyard fare, these thick, juicy burgers, dressed up with lettuce and thinly sliced apple, are fancy enough for casual entertaining. And since you can make the patties and the caramelized onions ahead, they might become a weeknight grilling favourite, too.

Smoky Barbecue Sauce

This all-purpose barbecue sauce makes a tasty glaze not only on ribs but also on chicken, steak, pork chops and burgers.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Bursting with freshness and vibrant flavour, this salsa adds moisture to Grilled Chicken Fajitas or can be enjoyed with fish, burgers or pork chops.

Quick Kimchee

Crunchy and hot (but not too much so), this version of Korean pickled cabbage is superb with Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Burgers. For a mild version, use a pinch of hot pepper flakes.

Fruit Chili Sauce

An old-fashioned favourite, this chili sauce is a delicious combination of tomatoes and late-summer fruit. Serve as a sweet and tangy accompaniment to roast beef or pork, grilled-cheese sandwiches or burgers — and more.

Green Pepper Burgers

You can make these burgers with ground chicken, turkey, veal, pork or beef. Top with lettuce, Golden Onions or thickly sliced sweet onion rings and pickled hot peppers. Serve on slices of focaccia bread or flat Portuguese buns.

Chorizo-Seasoned Burgers

The herbs and spices used in chorizo, a highly seasoned Mexican fresh pork sausage, highlight this slightly piquant patty. If you prefer a burger with tongue-tingling heat, increase the cayenne pepper to 1 tsp (5 mL). Serve sandwiched in warm tortillas or whole wheat hamburger buns.

Quick Zucchini Relish

A simple small-batch relish is a good way to turn abundant zucchini into something more creative than the typical side dish. The single-jar yield means you don't have to process it in a boiling water canner – just refrigerate it in an airtight container. Serve the relish with grilled chicken or pork, on grilled burgers or sausages, or even in place of salsa with tortilla chips.

Stuffed Beef and Cheddar Burgers

These juicy burgers hold a melted cheese surprise for each satisfying mouthful. Serve with lettuce and bacon or your favourite toppings.

Saucy Pepper Pork