Looking to spice up your menu this Canada Day? Throw out the plain hot dogs and dry potato salad, and give these mouth-watering recipes a try for the holiday weekend.

From RachelRay.com

White Peach Margarita – Refreshing and thirst-quenching.

Mayan Chicken Soup – A hearty starter with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

Tuna Tailgating Sliders – The perfect size and a nice alternative to beef.

Cheesy Squash Casserole – Easy to prepare and squash is in-season.

Beach cookies – Finish off the feast with these fun themed treats!

From chefchloe.com

For more recipe ideas, check out these cookbooks from the chefs’ who inspired our menu:

Bobby Flay’s Grilling for Life
The World Wine Guys’ Fire Island Cookbook
Rachel Ray’s The Book of Burger
Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible
Chloe Coscarelli’s Chloe’s Kitchen