LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2024

Whether it’s an all-dressed hot dog or a decadent sundae, nothing says summer like tucking into familiar favourites. It is, however, easy to get stuck in a rut. For a fun foray outside of your comfort zone, we’ve put together a casual guide to elevating warm weather fare. From the best brands of hot dogs to a new way to cook corn to homemade soft serve, it’s packed with tips, techniques and recipes to give alfresco dining a major upgrade.

BY ERIC VELLEND WITH LINDSAY GUSCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI LETTERING BY BIANCA JOZWIAK

Take a trip to Copenhagen this summer by turning your barbecue into a Danish hot dog stand. While Denmark’s signature red links ( rød pølser ) are hard to find here, our Danish Hot Dog (p. 132) has homemade rémoulade, quick pickles and fried onions to transform any wiener into a Scandinavian delicacy.

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