In Canada, warm summer weather means it’s time to break out the grill. However, barbequing is popular worldwide. From Korean bulgogi to Turkish kebabs, it’s possible to find grilled food almost anywhere you go. You don’t need to leave home to taste some exotic barbeque, though. Give these five easy summer grilling recipes a try and go on your own culinary adventure.

1. Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

Get a taste of the tropics at home with this Hawaiian chicken kebabs recipe. You’ll need a few basic ingredients for the marinade and skewers, but it is critical to choose fresh pineapple over canned. Chunks of the latter are too small to fit on skewers, and the flavour of fresh grilled pineapple is undeniably better. Also, if you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least an hour, otherwise they may burn on the grill.

2. Mexican Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

Let’s jet off to another exotic location and say, “Hola!” to some Mexican grilled shrimp tostadas. This recipe shows you how to make your own guacamole, as well as the tostada. However, you can buy guacamole and ingredients like salsa verde. On the other hand, if you would like to give this salsa verde recipe a try, pick up some tomatillos and serrano chiles and go for it!

3. Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros

It’s time to visit the Mediterranean, starting in Greece. “Gyros” is a Greek sandwich that you’ll find in tavernas across the country. It can be made with beef, pork, lamb, or a combination of those meats. In this recipe, grilled skirt steak is used. You’ll also be adding some Mediterranean herbs like mint, oregano, and garlic.

4. Grilled Veggie Pizza

A staple of Italian cuisine is pizza, but you don’t need a traditional wood oven to prepare it. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option for the barbeque, you won’t go wrong with this grilled veggie pizza recipe. You will need to buy a prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crust to prepare this dish quickly and easily, though.

5. Grilled Polish Sausage

Our last recipe is grilled polish sausage with sauerkraut. These delicious sausages are made even more flavourful as beer and onions are added. And, if it begins to rain and grilling doesn’t seem possible, don’t worry. Grab a casserole dish and stick all the ingredients in the oven for 90 minutes.

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” (Billy Graham)

Fathers and grandfathers deserve our love and gratitude 365 days a year. They’re always there with much-needed advice and a helping hand. Father’s Day is an extra special reason to celebrate them. Therefore, we’ve put together some great gift ideas for these awesome guys.

The King of the Grill

Does your dad love barbecuing? Well, we’ve got everything he could possibly need including:

Reusable grilling sheets
Skewers
Lighters
Utensils
Grill brushes
Corn holders
And much more!

Add in some spices, barbecue sauce, and maybe even some steaks, and you’ve got the perfect present. Also, check out our BBQ blog post for mouthwatering marinades.

A Spirited Father’s Day

If you’re planning on treating dad to a bottle or two of his favourite tipple, we have some excellent accompaniments for all kinds of beverages:

Wine: magic decanters, wine chiller sticks, and glasses
Whisky stones: keep your drink cold without diluting it
Craft beer growlers

And, for the teetotalers, we also have a selection of mugs, teas, and hot chocolate.

The Outdoorsy Dad

Many of us have great memories of camping or hiking with our fathers or grandfathers. Why not give them new supplies that they can take along on their next outdoor adventure? We’ve got a quite a selection:

S’mores baskets
Camping cookware
Cutlery sets
Trail marketing tape

You could also include a book of ghost stories that dad or granddad can tell around the campfire to the kids. After all, we all need a good scare once and awhile!

A Memorable Present

This year, take a look through all those family pictures and put them in one of our attractive photo frames. Dad might like to take a trip down memory lane, and check out some newly restored black-and-white pics. Or, surprise granddad with the latest photos of the kids. Don’t forget to wrap it up, and pair it with one of our Father’s Day cards and you’re destined to bring a smile to dad’s face.

5 Easy Summer Grilling Recipes