Five Ingredient Summer BBQ Ideas

Chicken wings + Compliments Hot Honey BBQ Sauce + peaches + jalapeno + cilantro

Pantry staples: olive oil, salt, pepper, shallot, lime, honey

Wing night calls for some serious heat! Maybe mixed with a little sweetness, too? These grilled chicken wings are tossed in Compliments Hot Honey Barbecue Sauce for that sticky, smoky kick, then paired with a bright peach salsa. The wings are grilled until golden and crisp, while fresh peaches are lightly charred to bring out their natural sweetness before being tossed with a couple other ingredients and a touch of honey. The result? A platter of juicy wings with a sweet-spicy finish and a zesty salsa on the side that keeps everyone reaching for just one more.

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Short-grain sushi rice + Compliments Coleslaw Mix + Compliments Smashed Chicken Burgers + Compliments Brioche Buns + sambal oelek

Pantry staples: green onion + sesame oil + mayonnaise + rice vinegar + canola oil + salt + black or white sesame seeds

Sometimes the best BBQ moments come from trying something a little different. These Japanese-Inspired Chicken Smash Burgers bring so much flavour and a little grill-side creativity to your backyard. Compliments Smashed Chicken Burgers are grilled, then stacked with a crispy (also grilled) rice patty that adds a fun twist. A creamy, spicy slaw made with Compliments Coleslaw Mix brings crunch and a gentle kick, while soft Compliments Brioche Buns keep everything together (literally). The result is a burger that's a little unexpected, a lot delicious, and guaranteed to get people chatting around the grill.

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Grilled Cabbage + Tahini sauce + herbs

Pantry staples: oil + salt + pepper + lemon + garlic

Cabbage on the grill? Trust us. It’s worth trying! Start by preheating the grill to medium-high heat, then remove any loose outer leaves from 1 head of cabbage, trimming just a little around the stem so the slices hold together. Cut the cabbage into ¾–1-inch-thick pieces, drizzle both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices directly on the grill and cook for 5–7 min. per side, until the cabbage is tender in the middle with crispy, lightly charred edges. While it grills, whisk together a quick sauce by zesting and juicing 1 lemon into a bowl, then add 2–3 tbsp water, ¼ cup Compliments Organic 100% All Natural Tahini, and 1 grated clove of garlic, and season with salt and pepper, adding a little more water if needed to reach a smooth, drizzleable consistency. Finish the warm grilled cabbage with a generous drizzle of the lemony tahini sauce and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves. Thank us later!

Compliments Fusilli Pasta + Smoky Maple flavour Pork Breakfast Sausages + corn + aged white cheddar cheese

Pantry staples: green onions + oil + apple cider vinegar + Dijon mustard + maple syrup + salt + pepper

When summer BBQ flavours meet a pasta salad, good things happen. This Smoky Maple Sausage and Charred Corn Pasta Salad brings together two warm-weather favourites in one crowd-friendly dish. Compliments Smoky Maple Flavour Breakfast Sausages adds that smoky, maple bite, while fresh corn is grilled until lightly charred to bring out its natural sweetness. Tossed with Compliments Fusilli Pasta, shaved white cheddar, green onions, and a maple-Dijon dressing, it's a pasta salad that's on a whole new level. Serve it as part of your BBQ spread or make it the main event! We aren't judging.

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Prepared chicken kabobs + Compliments Alfredo Sauce + Pecorino Romano cheese + chives

Pantry staples: oil + salt + pepper + lemon

A little cheese, a little pepper, and the grill does the rest. Ready-to-grill chicken kabobs from the Meat Department keep things simple, just grill until juicy and lightly charred, then finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness. The quick sauce brings it all together: a creamy, peppery spin on cacio e pepe made with Compliments Alfredo Sauce, plenty of Pecorino Romano, cracked black pepper, and fresh chives. Spoon it over the skewers or serve it on the side for dipping, and you've got an easy summer dish that feels a little elevated but comes together in no time.

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