Entertaining

Classic long weekend menu

Overhead view of two burgers on a wooden cutting board. Photo by VasiliyBudarin/Shutterstock

It’s almost the long weekend, and while it may be time to start thinking about what you plan to serve your guests, that doesn’t mean you have to stray too far from the cottage classics. After all, they are classics for a reason. Instead, why not try kicking them up a notch? Rather than using ketchup, top your ‘dog with cider-braised onions or a refreshing Asian salad; in place of regular beef patties, add some Caribbean flavour and create jerk chicken burgers. With recipes for everything from creative meat toppings to cocktails, we’ve got you covered.

Tasty toppings
Cider-Braised Onions
Cool Mexican Slaw
Piri-piri Sauce
Pronto Chili Sauce
Refreshing Asian Salad

Brilliant burgers
Tuna Slider Burger
Jerk Chicken Burgers
Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
Tofu Burgers

Satisfying sides
Creamy Southwest Slaw and Dressing
Barley Greek Salad
Potato Salad with Green Beans

Delicious desserts
Hazelnut S’more Sandwiches
Blueberry Butter Tarts
Blackberry Apple Caramel Crisp
Two-Bite Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Classic cocktails
Caesar
White Wine Sangria
Fresh Strawberry Daiquiris
Cottage Cosmo

 

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