We get it! In the heat of the summer, the very last thing you want to do is heat up your stove or oven to cook your family a meal. So, where can you turn for a delicious and protein-packed meal that requires no heat? You guessed it! Deli meat! Deli meats are lean proteins, full of vitamins and minerals, convenient and incredibly satisfying.
Read on for recipes to use your delicious secret weapon to beat the heat this summer:
The Ultimate Three-Meat Picnic Sandwich
We couldn’t start this list without a classic deli meat sandwich. But this isn’t just any deli meat sandwich recipe. This is the ultimate three-meat picnic sandwich. This whopper packs a punch of flavour and will be the perfect no-heat lunch companion on the hot days ahead.
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Healthy Meat and Cheese Platter
You can put a charcuterie board together, which is nutritious and delicious, for your whole family in less than 20 minutes, and you don’t have to use a single hot kitchen appliance. That’s a big deal. We know! Mix and match your favourite types of meats, cheeses and fresh produce from the farmers market.
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Turkey Roll-Ups
Who doesn’t love finger food? These turkey roll-ups with tomatoes, cream cheese and cranberry sauce will please adults and kids alike. They are extremely customizable and can be stuffed with your favourite flavours. Plus, these travel very well, so pack them into your picnic basket to take on your next visit to the park or lake.
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Garden-Fresh Chef Salad
During the summer, who wants to spend their time slaving away in the kitchen to feed your friends and family healthy, fresh and delicious food? No one! Instead, whip this beautiful chef salad together with your favourite deli meats and fresh veggies and head out to enjoy the summer air in your backyard.
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We have a full-service deli counter at our Calgary meat shop location, and we can slice any of our deli meats to order! We have all the deli meats you could ever want from bologna, summer sausage, ham, roast beef, pepperoni, salami, and more. Stop into our Calgary Meat Shop today to pick some up.
SPRAGG’S MEAT SHOP CALGARY
9675 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2J 0P6
P: 403.255.1232
E: calgarystore@spraggsmeatshop.com
SPRAGG’S MEAT SHOP ROSEMARY
438 Centre St
Rosemary, AB, T0J 2W0
P: 403.378.3800
E: meatshop@spraggsmeatshop.com