You’ll be charmed by this meal salad which showcases silky tofu in a different light than usual. Instead of grilling it, it’s served raw, as a garnish on the plate. An assortment of roasted vegetables, such as radishes, onions and asparagus, gives a boost to the subtle flavour of the plant-based protein. A sharp vinaigrette made with chives, pumpkin seeds, black olives and lemon zest creates a welcome contrast to all these delicate flavours. A pleasant, uncomplicated dish.

Loved by everyone, this homemade pizza features light, seasonal toppings. With its classic tomato sauce and cheese, it showcases pickled vegetables, such as peppers, eggplant and artichokes. Once out of the oven, top it generously with prosciutto and fresh basil, and you’re ready to serve! You’ll want to eat these summer-tasting slices all season long.

Pizza bianca, or white pizza, is made without the usual tomato sauce present in classic pizza. And it’s the star of summertime happy hour! Spread crème fraîche and Parmesan on the dough, then cover the surface with confit cherry tomatoes. Upon serving, add creamy burrata for a dish made in heaven. Will you be able to stick to just one slice?

This variation on traditional pizza will put you in a party mood. Delicate and fresh, you slather it with Parmesan oil before cooking it. Once it’s out of the oven, top it with ricotta, arugula, lemon zest, a chiffonade of pistachio mortadella and crushed pistachio that add contrasting textures. Generous with its Italian flavours, it’s now offered in all the best pizzerias, starting with “yours”!

Enjoy the short lilac season by turning its flowers into a cocktail, with a sweet and subtle lilac-infused syrup. Add blackberries for some colour, a drop of gin for a floral touch and lemon juice to turn it into lemonade. This beverage announces that the warm season is here to stay!

This gluten-free summer crisp is made with seasonal strawberries and rhubarb, coated in sugar and cornstarch, and topped with a sweet and salty mixture of oats. Savour it still warm from the oven, with a great big scoop of ice cream.

A traditional Middle Eastern dish, hummus is made with chickpeas and tahini, and often served as a dip. For people who are allergic to sesame seeds (or simply those who don’t keep tahini in their pantry), it’s easy to make it with a simple list of ingredients, omitting the tahini altogether.

Tomato, Mint and Warm Chickpea Salad

Make space in your fridge for an original condiment: spicy honey. Mix cider vinegar, chili flakes and cayenne pepper with honey, and you’ll have the perfect way to add some zing to all sorts of dishes. It’s that little spicy surprise on your pizza, fried chicken or cheese plate.

For this recipe, the addition of sour cream to a classic risotto makes the texture even creamier than usual. Shrimp and scallops top this dish that will evoke happy trips along the river.