Summer always calls for some deliciously fresh, “cool kitchen” meal ideas. But can it also deliver tasty soup, salad and sandwich combos at the same time? You bet! This week, we’re whipping up a chilled strawberry bisque, chunky ham salad sandwiches and Spicy Watermelon Salad… and did someone say house made Zucchini Chips?? Yeah, we got those too.
This Week’s Secret To Success
- The recipes in this week’s meal plan are perfect for making in the same week together! They share lots of the same ingredients, making grocery shopping and prep easy and efficient!
- I’ll be looking to my local farmer’s market for ingredients like melons, strawberries, jalapeños, cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, honey, cilantro, basil and mint.
- This week focuses on “cool kitchen” meals, perfect for summer!
Getting The Most From This Menu
Who says soup, salad and sandwich meals are just for winter? Summer has its own take at this classic combo!
- Purchase special bread to set Meal 1 apart from just your basic lunch sandwich- croissants, Hawaiian buns, maybe a fresh loaf of sour dough from the farmer’s market.
- Make the zucchini chips with the ham salad sandwiches and Spicy Watermelon Salad for a delicious house chips, salad, sandwich meal.
- Use the chilled strawberry soup with the melon salad for a summer twist on a soup and salad meal.
- Have leftover ham salad? Go for a summer soup, sandwich, salad meal with house chips.
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation!
Having a few things at the ready you really love is THE KEY to making every meal time enjoyable and inviting others over stress free. I’m already thinking about Memorial Day and summer entertaining!
Meal 1- Ham Salad Sandwiches
This zippy chopped ham salad will have your family looking forward to sandwich night! Purchase special bread to set this meal apart from just your basic lunch sandwich- croissants, Hawaiian buns, maybe a fresh loaf of sour dough from the farmer's market. Not your average sandwich spread, this chunky salad makes for a perfect appetizer with crackers too. Never wonder about how to make the best ham salad again!
Menu 2- Layered Melon Salad
Summer fruits and veggies pack enough yum that fresh and easy no-cook options are literally begging to be whipped up and served with a flair that says you don’t have to break a sweat to eat fabulous. Fabulous, you say? How fabulous does a melon salad chock full of honeydews, watermelon, feta, and walnuts rounded out with some delectable rotisserie-style chicken and a lemon garlic vinaigrette sound? This is one of those ah-mazing summer recipes that changes everything!
Dessert This Week
It’s official! S’mores aren’t just for campfires anymore! Not since you’ve come across these No Bake S’mores Bars. Lucky you! Enjoy gooey, chocolatey S’mores indoors anytime of the year with this easy no bake recipe using Golden Grahams (or any honey grahams cereal), chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows.
Breakfast Made Easy
This Banana French Toast Bake has layers of luscious caramelized bananas and rich, buttery croissants bathed in delicious egg custard and topped with crunchy frosted corn flakes! This special brunch casserole combines all your breakfast favorites in one delicious, easy casserole perfect for brunch, special weekends and holidays.
Snack of the Week
This easy recipe for Avocado Strawberry Salsa is both sweet & just a little spicy. It is a sunny bowl of ripe strawberries, red onions, light cilantro, smooth avocado, with a pinch of jalapeno heat. Perfect as an appetizer/dip, on grilled chicken or pork, even on fish tacos, your friends and family are going to love this fresh & zippy little fruit salsa.
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