You can make a great steak in a skillet or on the grill, but did you know that you can achieve a restaurant-quality piece of meat in your outdoor pizza oven? With just beef medallions, salt and pepper, a hot cast iron skillet and four minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a meal everyone around the table will enjoy.

This quick and easy recipe elevates your usual handful of snacking nuts. By baking the almonds, cashews and pecans in the oven, they become caramelized and crunchy. Their sweet side, from maple sugar, and salty flavour, thanks to a touch of fleur de sel, come together to brighten up pre-dinner drinks.

No brunch is complete without a side of hash brown potatoes. There’s no need to sweat it since all you have to do is chop up some russet potatoes, blanch them (either the night before or the morning of), and sauté them with onions and spices.

This vegetarian sheet-pan dish with barbecue sauce promises to be delicious! The recipe includes crowd-pleasing ingredients such as baby potatoes and colourful bell peppers, as well as Brussels sprouts, all roasted on the baking sheet. The vegetables are complemented by browned tofu cubes and a sauce made from fridge staples. It’s a low-effort, muss-free dish that’ll bring a smile to your lips.

This fresh and creamy meal is a satisfying weekday dinner. The green sauce consists of affordable seasonal ingredients like onions, zucchini and spinach, as well as coconut milk and garden basil. Purée these and you’ve got a creamy texture that’s perfect for dipping bread. All the ingredients, including the lima beans, cook in the same pot, making the process all the more convenient. The whole family will be satiated, and you’ll be happy about the money you saved.

Transform the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail into a homemade slushie for summer. This alcoholic treat is made with cranberries, triple sec and vodka and is perfect for when you’re entertaining friends poolside.

This refreshing recipe for a homemade slushie comes just in time for the warm season. Its three colourful layers are thanks to mango, strawberries and green grapes, giving this frozen treat a wonderful combination of flavours. Kids will definitely be asking for this many times throughout the summer.

Citrus takes the spotlight in this homemade slushie. Orange, lemon and lime juice bring all the freshness one would expect in a summer drink. Easy to prepare, you’ll be charmed by its vibrant taste with the very first sip.

There’s nothing quite like warm focaccia out of the oven. And, in this case, out of the pizza oven! With a crispy golden crust and a chewy and airy crumb, it’s the perfect bread for sandwiches, for dipping, or just as a snack. Flavoured with rosemary, garlic and salt, it’ll be a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

On a busy night, chicken fajitas are always a smart meal choice, given that everyone in the family will approve of this recipe! In the pizza oven, the chicken is cooked until tender and the veggies until golden, and then you can place them, along with the tortillas and toppings, on the patio table for everyone to dig in.