Fresh Summer Ideas with Compliments & Panache

Nothing says summer like s’mores! But why not give this campfire classic an upgrade? Turn Compliments Cinnamon Churro-Style Cookie Dunkers into an easy, crowd-pleasing summer treat for everyone. Start by microwaving ½ - 1 cup marshmallow fluff in 10-second increments until it’s a runny consistency. Next, in a microwave bowl, melt ⅓ cup Compliments Dark Chocolate Chips with 1 tsp coconut oil. Dunk half of each cookie in the heated marshmallow fluff, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie. If you would like, you can crush up one cookie into a dust to garnish over the top for a sweet, crunchy finish. Once it’s set, grab one (or two), and you’ve got a simple, gooey, chocolatey summer treat - no campfire required.

Turn a store-bought favourite into a show-stopping summer dessert with our Panache Chocolate Cream Pie. Made with real whipped cream, it has a smooth, rich chocolate filling, a chocolate crumb crust, and is finished with chocolate shavings. Give it a fresh seasonal twist by adding fresh chocolate-dipped cherries, transforming it into a Black Forest-inspired treat. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt ⅓ cup Compliments Dark Chocolate Chips with 1 tsp coconut oil. Dip 10 - 12 cherries in chocolate and place them on top of the chocolate cream pie. The result? A simple hack that looks stunning, tastes incredible, and will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Get extra with cheesy fries, by putting a fresh, summery spin on them with Compliments Wedge Salad Dip. Made with sour cream, iceberg lettuce, mayo, blue cheese and bacon, this dip brings a tangy, fresh flavour that will keep everyone coming back for more. Start by preparing ½ bag of Compliments Steak Cut Fried Potatoes, according to package instructions. While the fries cook, slice ½ cup of cherry tomatoes in half and set aside. In a bowl, add ⅓ cup of Wedge Salad Dip and 1 tbsp of water and mix. Place hot fries in a bowl, and add Compliments Wedge Salad Dip mixture. Top the fries with cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp of finely chopped fresh dill and fresh curls of Parmesan cheese for a bright, flavour-packed twist on a classic.

Cool down with a refreshing Cucumber Ribbon Lime Rickey Soda. The crisp cucumber adds a fresh, cooling twist to this classic drink and adds a fun, restaurant-style flair that’s great for backyard BBQs. Start by trimming the ends off a cucumber using a wide vegetable peeler to slice lengthwise across the cucumber to make long, thin, consistent strips. Line a glass with cucumber ribbon and fill with crushed ice. Pour Compliments Lime Rickey Naturally Flavoured Lime Soda over, and finish with a sprig of fresh mint. Crisp, citrusy, and extra refreshing, it’s a simple upgrade that makes any summer gathering feel a little more special.

Add a dollop of sunshine to our Compliments Blueberry Crumb cake, with a silky lemon curd topping and a scoop of ice cream. Use store-bought lemon curd or make your own. To make your own, start by combining ⅓ cup sugar, ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp lemon zest, and 2 large eggs in a small saucepan. Cut ¼ cup of room-temperature butter into cubes and slowly add to the mixture, stirring continuously with a whisk over low heat for about 6 - 8 minutes. Once the first bubble appears on the surface of the curd and it is thick enough to hold marks with the whisk, take it off the heat. Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh strainer and refrigerate until cold. Slice the Blueberry Crumb Cake, top with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a dollop of lemon curd. Sweet and tart, it’s a summer dessert worth celebrating.

Go retro with these quick Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Floats. First, dip the rim of the glass in water and then into a small plate of crushed up chocolate cookies. Add enough vanilla ice cream to reach ¾ full, add ⅓ cup of milk, add ¼ cup of Compliments Sparkling Water, ⅓ cup of whipped topping, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Top with a Compliments Mini Cookies & Cream Light Ice Cream Bar. Creamy, chocolatey, and a touch of nostalgia, it is great for sipping on a warm sunny day.

Give our ice pop a glow-up with a drizzle of white chocolate. It’s an easy way to turn a refreshing treat into something extra special. Melt ¼ cup of Compliments White Chocolate Chips with 1/2 tsp of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 10-second increments. Place Espresso Martini Flavour Mocktail Ice Pops on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the ice pops. Enjoy them immediately or pop them back in the freezer until ready for a cool, mocha treat!

Nothing says summer quite like a salmon burger right off the grill! Take it up a notch with a crunchy, tangy, spicy dill pickle slaw that adds a pop of flavour. Place Compliments Coleslaw in a bowl and mix in ½ cup of Compliments Everything Sauce - Spicy Dill Pickle. Set aside in the fridge while you make the burgers. Make Compliments Atlantic Salmon Burgers according to package instructions. Place on Compliments Hamburger Buns, with the toppings/condiments of your choice and top with a scoop of delicious spicy slaw!