Sea Food, Eat Food

You might not hear the rush of waves, but you're certain to hear the sound of hurried feet as your family clamours to the table for this eat-with-your-fingers dinner that's a party on the plate. Chopped potatoes, corn on the cob, cured sausage and seasoned shrimp combine to make a mainland meal that rivals any coastal concoction.

Your kids will happily swim up to the table for this bite-sized pasta salad that packs well for picnics and is great to keep tucked in the fridge for nights when it's too hot to cook. Cherry tomatoes, corn and green beans round out the meal and add a dose of colour and nutrition to this toddler-friendly food.

Culinary landlubbers will easily be swayed in the direction of seafood with these bacon-wrapped scallop skewers, an easy meal to serve with a simple green salad for light summer eating. The scallops are slightly sweet and silky, and the bacon adds a salty and crisp addition to this weeknight dinner.

You'll be named ‘Captain of the Dinner Party' with these toasted lobster rolls—an east coast classic that comes together promptly for a crowd. Serve alongside crunchy potato chips and crisp pickles for an easy entertaining meal that's certain to impress your guests.