Monday is Canada Day, a time for celebrations and summer get togethers with family and friends. Here are gf and me’s top recipes for a great summer BBQ! Try one or two or put them all together for an unforgettable summer BBQ! Happy Canada Day!
1. Simple Iced Coffee:
A great way to cool down and relax on a hot summer afternoon.
2. Cedar Plank Salmon:
![salmon](https://i0.wp.com/www.gfandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/salmon.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1)
Perfect for entertaining: you put the plank on the grill and forget about it! Full of sweet and savory flavour, cedar plank salmon is a true West Coast classic.
3. Roasted Potatoes:
![roasted potatoes](https://i0.wp.com/www.gfandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0492.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1)
Compliments everything from fish to chicken to beef. Make it on the grill, in the oven, or in your Tfal fryer.
3. Orange and Strawberry Spinach Salad:
![spinach salad](https://i0.wp.com/www.gfandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/12116552_s.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1)
This salad is sweet and light and takes in all the best that the July markets have to offer.
4. Baked Beans:
![Mary's Baked Beans](https://i0.wp.com/www.gfandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2332.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1)
The perfect make ahead side dish. Great for pot lucks!
5. Strawberry Shortcake:
![gluten free chiffon cake](https://i0.wp.com/www.gfandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2022.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1)
A truly fantastic dessert. The red and white topping makes this perfect for Canada Day.
6. Home Made Ice Cream:
![gluten free ice cream](https://i0.wp.com/www.gfandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2166.jpg?resize=100%2C150&ssl=1)
Who doesn’t love fresh ice cream? Make it with the kids while you wait for the fireworks to start. And since it’s Canada Day why not add a few chopped red maraschino cherries?