This week’s menu ideas are so good I can’t wait to dig in! We’re talking favorites like quick and simple Louisiana Peel & Eat Shrimp, Steak Caprese Salad, Hush Puppies, Loaded Baked Potato Salad and Pimento Mac & Cheese… And don’t forget breakfast, snack and dessert recipes too!
This Menu’s Secret To Success
- This week’s main dishes are both QUICK, each taking about 4-8 minutes on the stove top or grill.
- This leaves a little more time to make really delicious side dishes like a baked mac and cheese or potato salad.
- Just 2 of you at home? For an even more convenient meal line up, make just one side dish– either the Loaded Baked Potato Salad or the Baked Pimento Mac & Cheese– and use the leftovers with your second main dish/menu idea instead of making a whole new side.
- Having some friends over? Use the Watermelon Bruschetta as an appetizer and serve the Peel & Eat Shrimp, Hush Puppies and Potato Salad for a fun summer dinner!
- Not much on breakfast? The breakfast recipe, Sausage & Grits Quiche, can also double as a dinner recipe.
The REAL Success Happens At the Table
A successful meal isn’t only about tasty or convenient recipes. It’s also about what happens around the table.
And setting the table sends a positive signal about the high value you place on what happens there. Lead the way this week by setting a table everyone will feel special gathering around!
Here are some of the things I keep on hand to set my table. Having them makes prioritizing meal time and inviting others over easy. With these shoppable links, you can use them too!
Menu 1- Louisiana Peel & Eat Shrimp
With no prep and a 2-4 minute cook time, these Louisiana Peel & Eat Shrimp aren’t just loaded up with flavor, they’re also absolutely effortless! Pair them with a Loaded Baked Potato Salad & Southern Style Hush Puppies for a meal that's too good not to share with family and friends.
Menu 2- Steak Caprese Salad with Sides
A bright & delicious fresh summer salad, this Steak Caprese Salad combines marinated tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil with thinly sliced, tender steak all tucked into a bed of crisp Romaine. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and serve with Pimento Mac & Cheese and savory Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits to create an easy restaurant-worthy meal guaranteed to make everyone happy!
Dessert This Week
Loads of sweet, caramelized pineapple and the softest, buttery rich yellow cake combine to create one of the most gorgeous, delicious Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cakes around! You’re going to love serving (and eating) this classic cake every chance you get.
Breakfast Made Easy
Creamy, smoky gouda cheese grits and spicy ground sausage come together to make the perfect brunch or dinner in this Easy Sausage & Cheese Grits Quiche recipe.
Snacks This Week
Enjoy this easy recipe for homemade bruschetta with a refreshing summer twist! Sweet watermelon, grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, a touch of salty feta and a simple balsamic dressing make a delightfully tantalizing appetizer everyone will love! Serve this Watermelon Bruschetta on thin slices of crusty french bread or as a dip with naan or pita chips. Â
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What a fantastic lineup for meals this summer! They all look so delicious!
Thanks, Mary! I love quick and easy meals like this for summer!