Food

This tangy and chunky relish comes together in a snap. It adds fresh flavour and eye appeal to a variety of dishes. To maintain the freshness of corn, use raw kernels and let the warm pickling brine do its work. Corn and pepper relish can be used to add summery flair to burgers, sandwiches, tacos, fish, scrambled eggs, grain bowls, tortilla chip dip, and salads―it’s great in both leafy green salads and pasta salads. The relish is not recommended for freezing as the texture will suffer.

Jam excels at preserving the tastes of the season, but why should berries have all the fun? Using the same principles of other small-batch jams, juicy peak-season tomatoes are cooked with a little sugar, fiery chipotle pepper, and caramel-y balsamic for a chunky savoury-sweet jam that’ll give you the taste of summer well into sweater-weather season. Serve the jam on crackers with sharp cheddar cheese, use it as a sandwich spread or burger topping, add it to omelettes and frittatas, or try it as a way to spice up tacos and pizza. 

Tapenade is an olive-based spread or dip hailing from the Provence region in France. It’s bold, zippy, briny, and salty. It can wear many hats, including being made with the season’s plentiful beets and carrots. Whisk a couple dollops of tapenade into a vinaigrette, use as a fanciful sandwich spread, serve as part of a picnic charcuterie, or fold into bean salads.

Rich, fudgy, and full of warming spice, these maple-sweetened blondies sneak in roasted squash and tahini for a dessert that feels both cozy and nourishing. 

Crispy-edged, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a silky cider-mustard pan sauce bring savoury warmth and just the right amount of indulgence to this health-forward dish. 

Creamy roasted white beans and jammy caramelized onions wrapped in a flaky crust, finished with a swipe of bold cranberry chili jam—rustic, hearty, and quietly packed with protein and flu-fighting nutrients. 

Earthy, cozy, and a little sweet– this silky hummus pairs beautifully with crispy, herb-flecked crackers for the ultimate summer-to-fall snack board.

Creamy, slow-scrambled eggs folded with wilted garlicky fall greens and crispy sourdough crumbs nestled in fresh lettuce cups—simple, cozy, and exactly what you want with your morning juice.

Your body called—it wants to start the day with this vibrant golden juice that’s packed with citrus, ginger, and sea buckthorn to hydrate, awaken, and give your immune system a nudge in the right direction.

Soup need not be relegated to the colder months. This satisfying plant-based Italian-inspired minestrone is packed with colourful summer-fresh veggies to give your skin a helping hand. If farro is unavailable, the soup can be made with other whole grains, including wheat berries, spelt, or even oat groats.

Anyone interested in eating more plant-based meals will appreciate this recipe for its simplicity and satisfying flavour. And it’s full of nutrition that will bestow numerous skin benefits. If you wish, you can serve this dish taco-style with the tofu mixture stuffed into corn tortillas. 

Rise and dine on these tender waffles with layers of flavour. The simple peach sauce is a great way to enjoy fresh, juicy peaches during peak season. It’s also marvelous strewn over ice cream. The batter can be prepared the night before and kept chilled. But it’s best to let the batter sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before using.

This lightly sweet cornbread is less crumbly than traditional versions, which makes it easier to slice. The jammy tomato sauce as accompaniment is fit for the season. A wonderful side dish to serve alongside grilled meat or summer salad.

This simple, yet delicious, recipe is perfect to make ahead for a tasty picnic in the sun. The arugula pesto adds fresh flavour, with chunks of salmon adding substance to the frittata. It can also be served warm or at room temperature.

This refreshing noodle salad fit for a sultry summer night may become your new favourite way to luxuriate in watermelon. The flavourful sweet-sour watermelon sauce is the perfect foil for the slippery noodles and crunchy vegetables. Alternate cooking methods include oven roasting or pan frying. If you want to fire up the flavour a bit, add more chili sauce.

Who doesn’t love raspberry ripple? This childhood classic gets a modern makeover with frozen yogurt infused with honey, ginger, and rose petals. Be sure to use culinary grade rose petals or, if drying your own, make sure they are pesticide free.

This smooth and luscious sorbet made with backyard fruit has a kick of heat from a serrano pepper that gives it a unique taste experience. Infuse honey with this hot pepper and enjoy a treat that is sweet, spicy, and refreshing all at once.

Blueberry and basil make a delicious summer pairing in this semi-frozen treat served in slices then topped with blueberry purée. The recipe features a light and airy Italian meringue made by drizzling hot honey into whipped egg whites, which is then combined with vanilla and yogurt before being streaked with blueberry basil purée. Perfect for a summer party, or any old time, it looks impressive turned out on the plate and is convenient to prepare in advance and simple to serve.

This icy-cold soda is a refreshing way to cool down on hot days—and a quick, no-churn alternative to a classic summer treat. Honey and fennel come together in a subtly sweet, lightly licorice-flavoured sip that’s as elegant as it is easy. It’s delicious any time of the day. Serve it as a midday refresher, a dinner party mocktail, or even a palate cleanser between scoops.

This protein-packed “ice cream” has taken the internet by storm with a simple mix of ingredients—cottage cheese, fruit, and honey. In alive’s version, we heat the honey and cherries and infuse them with fragrant star anise before blending with cottage cheese and freezing. Nothing could be simpler.

What a perfect tribute to summer when bees flit between lavender bushes, collecting nectar and pollen to bring back to their hives, and pollinating other plants along the way. You could say that bees helped make this ice cream. After milk and cream are first infused with lavender, imparting delicate floral flavour, the mixture is gently churned in an ice cream maker. The finishing touch, bee pollen, gently studs the ice cream with its flavour and nutritional benefits. Enjoy this delicious ice cream on its own or make a luscious affogato by pouring a shot of espresso over a single scoop.

Lush wild blueberries and sweet Saskatoon berries, rich in brain-boosting anthocyanins, are folded into golden honeycomb tarts and finished with a velvety chamomile-infused mascarpone cream for the ultimate healing indulgence.

The deep, warming spice of wild ginger enhances a glossy, antioxidant-packed blueberry glaze atop perfectly crispy duck breast, bringing both flavour and anti-inflammatory benefits to the table.

A cooling, effervescent elixir crafted with anti-inflammatory Saskatoon berries and the warming spice of wild ginger—a perfect balance of bold flavour and functional nourishment.