Flavours To Savour This Summer: Campfire Feasts, 5 Easy Meals And Farm Fresh Favourites

There’s something magical about summer dining—the way meals stretch late into the evening, how special it feels to eat al fresco, and the natural deliciousness of just-picked Ontario fruit and veggies. This season, Longo’s Experience magazine is your ultimate guide to making the most of every sunny moment, whether you’re cooking over a campfire, enjoying a breezy weeknight dinner on the patio or celebrating what’s in season with farm-fresh ingredients.

We’ve rounded up three must-read features from the summer issue of Experience—including budget-friendly dinners, next-level grilling recipes and a love letter to Ontario-grown berries and stone fruits. So, grab your grocery list and let us inspire your favourite summer eats.

The Ultimate Campfire Feast: Grill-ready recipes for the great outdoors

Whether you’re heading to the cottage or just cozying up in your own backyard, Longo’s Experience magazine has everything you need to bring gourmet flair to the great outdoors. The Ultimate Campfire Feast is packed with seven grill and cast iron-friendly recipes that make the most of open-flame cooking.

Kick things off with a medley of green summer vegetables grilled to smoky perfection and finished with Thai chili mint butter. Then try your hand at cast iron Portuguese chicken paired with red pepper couscous packets or Moroccan-inspired skewers served alongside a rich coconut and sweet potato tagine. Seafood lovers can also indulge in a fresh take on lobster rolls or a grilled sockeye salmon with a creamy mustard and chive sauce. And for a true campfire crowd-pleaser, nothing beats surf and turf fajitas sizzling in cast iron or, for an absolute summer classic, a gooey, golden hazelnut s’mores blondie for dessert.

Get the full camping feast in Experience magazine here. 

Farm Fresh at its Local Best: Celebrate Ontario’s harvest

At Longo’s, summer means celebrating the season’s sweetest—and most local—ingredients. From sun-ripened berries to juicy stone fruits, this is the moment when Ontario produce truly shines.

A tangy yogurt pavlova topped with summer berry compote is the ultimate backyard dinner party finale, while a peach and brie grilled cheese takes summer eats to new flavourful heights with the perfect mix of sweet and savoury. For something bold and bright, a chili ginger stone fruit dish served with creamy labneh balances heat, richness and the natural sweetness of fresh-picked fruit.

Click here to get inspired and add fresh, local produce to your shopping list.

5 Easy Meals: Feed the whole family for just $4.40 per serving

Summer is all about keeping things simple, and Longo’s has made weeknight meals even easier (and more affordable) with five fresh, flavourful dinners for under $100. These quick recipes are perfect for busy summer evenings—and they prove that eating in doesn’t necessarily mean missing out.

From a vibrant grilled asparagus niçoise salad that brings a fresh twist to a French classic to a grilled breakfast for dinner that turns the campfire favourite into a weekday treat, these dishes are packed with seasonal flair. You’ll also find a crispy tofu bowl that’s crunchy, colourful and satisfying, a comforting chicken katsu dinner with golden breading and bold flavours, and a creamy cast iron shrimp pasta that delivers indulgence in just one pan.

Explore all five easy meals here.