Food Ideas for Summer Outdoor Adventures

Home is where the park is. Turn your classic picnic into a flavour-packed feast with BBQ Sausage Sliders and sweet grilled peaches. Make the Compliments Bratwurst Sausage Sliders according to package instructions. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Halve the peaches, remove the pits and brush with oil. Cook peaches, flipping once, until peaches are softened and grill-marked, 4-6 min. Let cool slightly, then dice. Place sliders on toasted Compliments Mini Brioche Hamburger Buns, top with diced peaches and drizzle with Compliments Crema Sauce Chili Lime. Wrap the sliders up, tuck them into your picnic basket, and don’t forget to pack a few of your favourite refreshing drinks! Why not add some decor to your blanket-scape and some fresh sunflowers from our floral department? Picnic perfection is served!

Summer is camping season, and we’ve got just the thing to keep everyone ready for a day outdoors! These Hot Dog Burritos are fun, easy to make, and are always a family favourite around the campfire. Simply grill Compliments Jumbo Weiners according to package instructions. Dice 2 Roma tomatoes and put aside. Place grilled hot dogs in a tortilla, add one slice of Compliments Sliced Medium Cheddar Cheese, and diced tomatoes. Wrap the tortilla so it is sealed around the hot dog. In a cast-iron pan set over a campfire grate or a camp stove on medium heat, heat the hot dog wraps to seal the edges and melt the cheese, about 3 minutes per side. Let cool for 1 minute and dig in. Serve with your favourite condiments for dipping and enjoy!

There’s nothing like a quick pick-me-up while you’re exploring your favourite hiking trail this summer. Before you head out, mix ¼ cup of Compliments Dark Chocolate Chips, ¼ cup of almonds, and ¼ cup Cheerios in a bowl. Before you’re ready to go on your hike, add in ½ cup fresh blueberries and gently stir. Pack in a travel-safe container, and leaf your worries behind! You’ve got the perfect sweet-and-crunchy tail snack to keep you going.

Tip: Make ahead of time with the dry ingredients, then store in an airtight container. Add blueberries the day of, for a fresh, juicy burst of flavour on the trail.

Sea you at the beach! Make a day by the ocean even better with a flavour-packed sandwich that’s anything but ordinary. Skip the basic sandwich and bring along a muffuletta, a flavour-packed Italian American classic that is perfect for sharing on the sand. To make the muffuletta mixture, drain 1 cup of marinated artichokes, 1 cup of roasted red peppers and 1 cup of garlic-stuffed olives. Pat dry with a paper towel, transfer to the food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped (not puréed). Set aside. Slice store-baked French boule loaf in half lengthwise. Partially hollow out the bread halves to allow room for filling. Spread the muffuletta mixture evenly over the inside of each loaf half. On the bottom layer, stack 175 g mortadella, 100 g capocollo, 125 g salami and 150 g sliced provolone cheese. Cap with the top crust of the loaf; gently press together. Wrap it up, pack it in your cooler, and slice it up once you hit the beach. Don’t forget the chips and dip, this spread is great for seaside snacking! And for the grand finale? A slice of Compliments Raspberry Crumb Cake, a soft vanilla sponge cake layered with raspberry filling and topped with a tender crumb. Sweet, simple, and the perfect way to end your beach picnic.

Tip: Make this sandwich up to 8 hours ahead, wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate.

Wine-not bring the vineyard to you with a vineyard-inspired picnic? Before heading out, be sure to grill the Panache Shrimp Skewers - Herb & Garlic, according to the package instructions. Let them cool, then store them in an air-tight container in the fridge until it’s time to pack your basket. Next, build the ultimate picnic charcuterie with help from our Summer Deli Deal! It has you covered with all that you need to make the perfect charcuterie board. Start with a selection of Compliments deli meats and cheeses like Black Forest Ham Slices, Dry-Cured Hungarian Salami, and Swiss Cheese Slices. Add a little sweet heat with Brandt Hot Honey Ham, toss in some Pretzel Crackers, and pile on fresh fruit like grapes, strawberries and more. No vineyard-style picnic is complete without some bubbly. Pack a few non-alcoholic drinks, such as our Compliments Cocktail-Flavoured Sparkling Beverages in Spritz, Margarita, and Gin & Tonic. End the meal with Compliments Frozt Bite’z Frozen Sour Grapes–made with real frozen grapes encased in a sour candy coating. They’re icy, sweet, a little tart, and the perfect cool treat to end your picnic or summer meal.