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Every summer has a different song anthem with the latest chart-topping hit, but the summer desert anthem stays the same year after year. and that dessert we just cant get out of our heads soothes our summertime soul and is most definitely strawberry shortcake!

This German cucumber-dill salad, called gurkensalat, is a refreshing summer salad that goes well with many types of meat, especially pork. The dressing is a winning combination of vinegar and sugar for a refreshing side dish.

Spaetzle is a German egg noodle pasta with a chewy, dumpling-like texture. It is fried afterwards and served as a side to the classic Bratwurst sausage!

A strudel can be any type of layered pastry with a filling that is usually sweet but can be savoury too. For this recipe today we took a local twist on a classic and included fresh strawberries, one of our favourite bounties of spring here in Ontario!

Panzanella is a tuscan bread salad that is perfect for summer when tomatoes are at their peak!

This spring salad is bursting with fresh lemony flavour, and makes a great side with pizza!

Pizza is all about Umami flavours; tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, all make us just keep grabbing for more slices of that delicious ​‘za! In this sauce, the anchovy filets and sundried tomato paste bring out the delicious 5^th taste we all love.

Kalamata olives cooked over low heat for a long time are full of earthy, fruity flavours. When they are finished cooking, they crush up easily to make a powder that looks like soil, and tastes salty, sweet and oh so delicious!

A flavourful, bright green sauce that can be used on sandwiches and pasta!

Don’t buy bbq sauce, you already have all of the ingredients needed for it in your cupboard! To add sweetness, it’s great to add seasonal fruit such as strawberries or cherries.