17 RECIPES for the Holiday Weekend!


Hi Reader!

Belated Happy Canada Day🇨🇦 and Happy 4th of July🇱🇷 to my Canadian and American readers!

Whether you're grilling for a crowd or just a few people, I have a collection of 1) main dishes, 2) side dishes and 3) desserts & drinks that your holiday guests are going to love. Let's dive in!

Main Dishes

  1. Tandoori-Inspired Grilled Chicken Kabobs
  2. Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Zucchini
  3. Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil
  4. Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
  5. Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Molasses Chili Marinade
  6. Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Sauce

Side Dishes

  1. Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad
  2. Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
  3. Greek Rice Salad
  4. Lemon Orzo Salad
  5. Red Potato Salad

Desserts & Drinks

  1. Homemade Ice Pops (Fresh Fruit)
  2. Fresh Strawberry Tom Collins
  3. Passionfruit Vodka Cooler
  4. Apple & Blackberry Crumble
  5. Grilled Pineapple with Maple Rum Sauce
  6. Blackberry Maple Iced Tea

Have a fun and safe week!

Dara

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