May Long Weekend = out with winter weather and in with Summer fun!

For Canadians, this Victoria Day Holiday represents the beginning of gardening, camping, road trips, patio sipping, outdoor activities, social gatherings, beaches, lakes and of course plenty of sunshine! Hopefully routine goes out the door and entertaining picks up a notch or two. So, to kick off the start to another fabulous Summer we researched 6 easy Potluck dishes you can make (or bring) to your Backyard BBQ that will be sure to WOW your friends and family and have them coming back for more!

Martha Martha Martha…does it again with this beautifully presented 7 Layer Salad!

The visual impact alone will draw your friends to this colorful salad. A well-balanced addition to any backyard BBQ. You can prep this salad in the morning and dress it up just in time for your hungry company! Prep time: 35 minutes. Serves 12.

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Super easy Southwest Taco Lasagna

Mmmm…cheese, beans, ground beef/turkey, tortillas and more cheese…you can never go wrong with anything cheesy! With only 20 minutes to prepare and a short list of ingredients this will be a definite hit with the young and old alike. Be prepared to NOT take home any leftovers ☹

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Oriental Coleslaw

This is not your traditional coleslaw recipe. This Asian inspired version has been around for a while and is a definite crowd pleaser. All you need is Raman noodles, a package of shredded Cabbage/Carrots, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds and Green Onions…the rest of the ingredients are probably in your cupboard already. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare and just needs a quick toss before serving. No doubt you will be asked for this recipe.

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Crockpot Kielbasa Bites

With a 5-minute prep time and ONLY 3 ingredients this is the perfect choice for those who don’t have much time in their crazy day. Head to your community grocery store and pick up 2 Kielbasa sausage, Sweet Baby Ray BBQ Sauce and a package of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, throw it in the crockpot and 2 hours later it will be gobbled up. Don’t forget the toothpicks! Serves 12.

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Grilled Chicken with Nectarine, Red Onion and sweet Basil Relish

Fire up the Grill! It’s all about the flavor combinations in this recipe. Just add a few more ingredients from your pantry and this delicious chicken dish will have your guest’s taste buds tingling. Prep time 15 minutes and serves only 4 so you may want to double this recipe.

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Let’s not forget the Dessert!

How about a scrumptious Strawberry Cheesecake Salad slash Desert that has only 6 ingredients?!

Okay this is a “must make” at my next BBQ. You can’t go wrong with juicy Strawberries, bananas, cool whip, mini marshmallows, yogurt and a box of cheesecake mix. Get in my tummy! Prep time: 15 minutes. Devour time: 2!

A sure kid and adult pleaser