This week’s family meal ideas are about elevating easy summer eating all the way to exceptionally delicious! We’ve married all the yum of a good pasta salad with a crisp green Caesar to make your new summer favorite and followed that up with some gourmet- style Hawaiian Dogs anyone can make (and everyone loves!). Check out this week’s menu for all the goodness!
This Week’s Secret To Success
- The recipes in this week’s meal plan are all about making the most of seasonal eating with recipes using lots of fresh produce in fun and delicious ways.
- I’ll be looking to my local farmer’s market for all of the produce.
- I’m also reading through all the recipes to find all the things I can chop, slice or dice ahead of time to make using fresh ingredients super convenient.
Getting The Most From This Menu
Think about grilling this week! If you have a grill and love to use it, fire it up and get some delicious char on those dogs and chicken.
- Grill the chicken and hot dogs at the same time. Eat the Hawaiian Dogs meal first and refrigerate the chicken. You don’t have to reheat it to mix it into your Pasta Caesar salad, so it’s perfect!
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love to set the table with is THE KEY to making meal time enjoyable and inviting others over stress free.
Here are some easy summer go-tos that are perfect when eating outdoors or in! Fill the willow wrapped with vases with fern or other greenery for the ideal summer look.
Menu 1- Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad
Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad is a crisp Caesar Salad loaded with chopped romaine, tender pasta, salty bits of Parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, savory chicken and an easy homemade Caesar salad dressing with all that signature savory Caesar flavor you crave! Perfect for tailgates, cookouts, potlucks, parties and for dinner any night of the week. Pair it with Skillet Raosted Lemon Asparagus and a few stuffed tomatoes for a delightful summer meal that won't leave you overheated.
Menu 2- Hawaiian Hot Dogs
Up your summer meal game with Hawaiian Hot Dogs With Pineapple Relish and Simple Pineapple Mustard. You making your own gourmet hot dogs? Why yes, it's easy. it's delicious. And it totally elevates you to hero status. Serve them zucchini chips and a tall glass of ice cold mint lemonade to completely own summer.
Dessert This Week
Hot weather calls for ice cream, and this ice cream sandwich recipe is 100% worthy of its name. Pulling from all 4 major food groups of ‘the king’- ice cream, bacon, peanut butter and bananas- the Elvis Ice Cream Sandwich is a sweet and salty treat is a summer dessert you won’t be able to help falling in love with.
Breakfast Made Easy
Waffles have never looked or tasted so good! This quick and easy recipe uses frozen waffles, strawberries, pineapple tidbits and a fluffy whipped cream mixed with a touch of Greek yogurt to create gorgeous Fruit & Waffles Parfaits guaranteed to make any breakfast or brunch occasion special!
Snack of the Week
Crisp and zesty, these easy refrigerator Lemonade Pickles are steeped in lemonade, garlic, pepper and dill to create a delicious little pickle that packs a powerful flavor punch. Perfect with sandwiches, at cookouts and on appetizer trays, there’s no better way to enjoy small batches of homemade pickles than with this classic easy recipe with a fun flavor twist!
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