A Fresh Take On Spring Grilling and Hosting
Spring is the season of renewal: longer days, lighter meals and new reasons to gather around the table. This year, Longo’s Experience magazine celebrates the flavours of the season with two standout features: “Spring Revival” and “Reel in the Flavour”.
Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or firing up the grill for the first time this season, these features bring together fresh ingredients, nostalgic inspiration and simple techniques that make entertaining feel effortless.
“Reel in the Flavour” celebrates the return of outdoor cooking with bright, citrus-forward seafood and grilled favourites,“ while "Spring Revival” looks back at classic entertaining traditions with a modern twist. Together, they offer plenty of inspiration for welcoming the season in delicious style.
Reel in the Flavour: Spring Grilling Starts Here
With warmer weather comes the return of grilling season, and seafood is the perfect place to start. In this feature, Longo’s celebrates fresh, high-quality Canadian-caught seafood and meats that make outdoor cooking simple and satisfying.
Built around bold citrus flavours, these recipes offer quick cook times and ingredients that shine on the grill. Grilled Greek Potatoes and Shrimp Skewers and Grilled Scallop and Bruschetta Crostini make excellent starters for spring gatherings, while Honey-Soy Grilled Short Ribs with Cilantro-Lime Rice bring rich, savoury balance to the table.
Seafood lovers will find plenty to celebrate, from Grilled Shrimp Diavolo Pasta to Lemon Rosemary Sea Bream, both bursting with bright, Mediterranean-inspired flavours. And for a true grilling classic, Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey-Orange Glaze offers a smoky, citrus-kissed finish that feels made for spring evenings outdoors.
It’s a fresh, flavour-forward way to welcome the return of the grilling season.
Spring Revival: Entertaining with a Fresh Perspective
Spring entertaining calls for vibrant flavours, colourful dishes and recipes that feel both comforting and new. In honour of Longo’s 70th anniversary, this season’s entertaining feature modernizes classic recipes of the 1950s and 1960s.
From Smoked Salmon Potato Canapés and Easy Spinach-Artichoke Dip to Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers and Sweet and Sour Halibut, these timeless starters showcase the bright, balanced flavours that define spring cooking. For the main event, Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb and Creamy Mushroom Pork Roast offer elegant centrepieces that feel celebratory without being complicated. Plus, fresh sides like Dill-icious Spring Salad and Jackfruit Tortellini provide a modern, plant-forward option that fits seamlessly into today’s entertaining menus.
The result? A table that feels nostalgic yet refreshingly current, perfect for Easter gatherings or any spring celebration with family and friends.
Celebrate the Season, Longo’s Style
From nostalgic entertaining to fresh-from-the-grill favourites, Longo’s Experience magazine offers everything you need to make the most of spring gatherings. Whether you’re planning an Easter feast or hosting your first backyard dinner of the season, these recipes prove that great food—and great company—are always worth celebrating.
