Ready for You Hacks for Summer

Consider this for your next taco night. Grab the Al Pastor Taco Kit and turn it into a taco salad that's anything but boring. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205ºC), brush the tortillas with olive oil, cut them into wedges, and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 5 to 7 min., flipping halfway, until crispy. While those toast up, prep the good stuff: halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado into strips, and measure out ½ cup cooked corn. In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce and coleslaw mix with the crispy tortilla wedges, al pastor chicken, cheddar cheese, and the veggies. Finish with dollops of sour cream, salsa, and a generous drizzle of Compliments Crema Sauce Jalapeño Cilantro for a creamy kick that pulls the whole fiesta together.

This is the kind of burger that refuses to be basic! All you have to do is make a homemade tangy, sweet (and a little bit of heat) tomato relish. To make said relish, start by dicing 2–3 large blanched tomatoes and 1 small red onion, then add them to a food processor with 2 red chillies and blend until chunky. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and stir in 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp tomato paste. Let it simmer for 8 to 10 min., then add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Bring it to a boil for about 5 min., until thick and glossy, then pour it into a sterilized jar and let it cool. Grill the Bacon and Cheddar Medium Chuck Beef Burger according to the package instructions, place it on a bun, and finish with a generous spoonful (about 2 tbsp) of that tomato relish for a juicy burger that tastes anything but ordinary.

Bring a little Philly street-food energy to your backyard grill. Start by picking up some Ready for You Beef Kabobs and grilling them until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 77°C (170°F). Once cooked, slide the beef and veggies off the skewers and into a cast-iron pan right on the BBQ. Top everything with 2 slices of provolone cheese and let it melt into all that savoury goodness. While that gets nice and melty, toast a hoagie roll on the grill. Scoop the cheesy beef and veggies into the warm bun, and you've got a Philly cheesesteak-inspired sandwich that's loaded with BBQ flavour.

Double the heat on our stuffed jalapeño burger by topping it with crispy frozen jalapeño poppers. This simple yet flavourful twist takes your burger to the next level. Simply follow the instructions on the package, let them cool for a few minutes, and place 3 to 4 on top of our stuffed jalapeño burger for an extra kick! The creamy filling and heat from the poppers add a layer of flavour that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds and turn up the heat on your burger.

Put a twist on a fast food favourite with our Mushroom & Mozzarella Burger on a Onion Bun! Start by slicing the onion into ½-inch thick rings. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions when the butter is hot and sprinkle with 1 tsp of sugar and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the edges turn golden, then gently flip to caramelize the other side. Place the mushroom burger on top of one slice of caramelized onion, then top with hot sauce for a spicy kick or relish for a burst of acidity, along with some fresh lettuce and tomato. Finally, add the second slice of onion to complete the ultimate burger experience.