This month, we’re thrilled to highlight delicious and practical additions that promise to transform your summer dining experiences. Whether you’re hosting a lively patio party or simply enjoying the outdoors, these innovative products are set to enhance every meal.
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Ninja Woodfire ProConnect™ XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker
Introducing the star of my backyard and campsite: the Ninja Woodfire ProConnect™ XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker! This fully connected grill lets you savour your cookout with features like monitoring and controlling your cooking, receiving real-time notifications on your phone, and accessing cooking charts—all effortlessly managed from your fingertips. Master the arts of grilling, BBQ smoking, and air frying, achieving 100% authentic smoky flavor that’s both visible and delectable.
Add Maille to your meals!
- Premium Condiments, New Format: Maille’s Traditional and Honey Dijon mustards now come in convenient, shatter-proof squeeze bottles made from recycled materials.
- Flavorful and Convenient: Enjoy the same rich taste without sacrificing convenience. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and cottage retreats.
- Elevate Your Summer: Whether hosting a patio party or enjoying outdoor dining, Maille’s new squeeze bottles ensure a flavorful addition to seasonal gatherings.
Tre Stelle Whipped Feta Dips
Introducing Canada’s first-ever, ready-to-go whipped feta dips! These convenient dips deliver homemade taste and quality without the hassle – so put away the food processor and dip right into summer!
Created by Canada’s favourite feta, Tre Stelle, these dips come in two delicious nut-free flavours: Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper. Ideal for spreading on bagels and dipping with veggies, they’re made with 100% Canadian Dairy, high-quality ingredients and no artificial flavours.
Tre Stelle Whipped Feta Dips are available in grocery stores across Canada for $4.99 – $6.99.
Havarti Makeover
Every summer, a food hack goes viral bringing us treats like cottage cheese ice cream, watermelon slushies and more. Now, Canada’s favourite makeover king Steven Sabados has joined the summer party by giving makeovers to classic dishes with one simple hack that will have you rethinking what you eat this season!
Steven is encouraging Canadians to try swapping out their cheddar or mozzarella with Castello Havarti – expertly crafted with 100% Canadian milk and no artificial flavours or ingredients – and to get creative with all seven of their havarti flavours like he did with his Cristo Gone Couture!
Perfect for elevated outdoor entertaining, this reconstructed Monte Cristo sandwich is made with two swaps: homemade waffles for bread, and cheddar for smoked havarti, giving this recipe an air of refined indulgence. Recipe below.
Castello Havarti is available in grocery stores across Canada.
Cristo Gone Couture
Ingredients
- Castello Creamy Havarti grated
- Castello Smoked Havarti grated
- 1/4 cup plum or apricot preserves
- 8 waffles store-bought or homemade
- 4 slices deli turkey meat
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 strips crispy bacon
- Tomato slices optional
- Micro Greens optional
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet or griddle. Spread preserves over four waffles. Layer in turkey, ham, bacon, and a generous amount of Havarti mixture. Option to add slices of tomato and micro greens. Place waffle on top, transfer to a lightly buttered griddle pan. Grill for four-six minutes or until golden and cheese has melted. Serve with maple syrup. Enjoy!
Trina Stewart is the Editor of HOMES+ Locale Magazine. Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Trina loves exploring the area and embracing the activities, events, and local businesses.