With summer in full swing, Canadians are firing up their grills, ready to showcase their culinary skills to friends and family.
Recent data from Chefs Plate, a leading food box delivery service, shows a significant spike in interest for BBQ-related terms, with searches for “BBQ meals” up 200% and “BBQ side dishes” up 100% in the past week alone.
In the past 30 days in Canada, other trending ‘BBQ’ related search terms included:
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Corn on the cob, +150%
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Salmon, +80%
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Asparagus, +80%
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Grilled ribs, +60%
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BBQ salmon, +60%
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BBQ ribs, +60%
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Grilled pork tenderloin, +60%
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Potato, +50%
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Sausage, +40%
To help inspire your next BBQ feast, the experts at Chefs Plate have shared their top recipes for the season. From mouthwatering main courses to delectable side dishes, these recipes are perfect for grilling this summer.
Grilled Greek-Inspired Chicken Skewers
Impress your guests with this grilled souvlaki-style chicken and veggie skewer plate. Serve it with a delightful tzatziki and lemony grilled potatoes topped with feta cheese to complete the meal.
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Beef Burgers
This burger, topped with grilled onion and pineapple salsa, adds a delicious sweet-savoury boost to both the burger and the accompanying salad.
Grilled Steak Fireworks Tacos
If your summer wasn’t sizzling yet, it will be with these chipotle-mayo spiked tacos!
Montreal Spiced Bacon Potato Salad
You can’t go wrong with a classic potato salad! This easy-to-make recipe is both zesty and creamy, making it a crowd favorite and the perfect dish for BBQs!
Summer Harvest Steak Salad
Get ready for a salad that embodies the essence of summer! This bountiful dish features juicy nectarines, perfectly spiced steak, roasted potatoes, sweet summer corn, and creamy goat cheese, all on a bed of crisp arugula and spinach. Just like summer itself, you’ll wish this salad would never end.
