Relish Recipes

Barbecued Corn Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

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Barbecued Corn Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette
This is the perfect salad to make with things from the garden and/or farm market. Grilling the corn enhances the sweetness and the fresh oregano complements the sweetness and lends and earthy flavour to this delightful summer salad.

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Grilled Chicken with Brie and Peaches

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Grilled Chicken with Brie and Peaches
This is a perfect warm weather summer dish, using seasonal peaches. Add a tossed green salad and a glass of crisp white wine and you have the makings of a great summer meal.

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Blackberry Honey Jam

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Blackberry Honey Jam

Ingredients... 3 lbs fresh blackberries 1 3/4 cup honey 2 large Granny Smith Apples 1 tbsp bottled lemon juice Method... Wash the blackberries and place in a Dutch oven. Slice the apples into quarters, removing the core. Grate the apples, leaving the skin intact. Add to the pot. Add honey and lemon juice. Heat on high until mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, blend the blackberries until you reach a smooth consistency, free of chunks. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an additional 15 to 45...

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Panzanella

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Panzanella
This grilled vegetable salad is filled with summer zucchini and eggplant that are marinated in an herby dressing. Crusty croutons help soak up the flavours. The optional feta cheese adds a briny finish but if you prefer a dairy-free option, top the salad off with some crunchy Maldon salt flakes - regular or smoked.

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Sweet Cherry Clafoutis

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Sweet Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry lovers rejoice! This simple and classic French dessert recipe features fresh cherries baked in a custard with slivered almonds. Traditional clafoutis is made with cherries that still have their pits, that give it some extra almond flavour. But it can be a little more difficult to eat, so we've pitted the cherries first. For a pretty finish, dust lightly with powdered sugar.

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