Hello Summer,
I have some great summer recipes to share this week. The produce is fantastic right now and this menu reflects that. Even if you don’t normally eat veggies, these recipes will change your mind.
Of course, there is a meatless Monday and a drink to get you in the summer spirit. Next week I am doing a week of grilling for the 4th of July. So get those grills or grill pans ready.
Day 1 – Summer Veggie Pasta
You can’t go wrong with vegetables and pasta. This is also good cold if you wanted to
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/dinner-recipes/Summer-Vegetable-Pasta
Day 2 – Grilled Chicken with a Watermelon Salad
I modified the watermelon salad recipe from Food and Wine magazine. It is really fantastic.
Grill chicken on a grill or grill pan with salt and pepper and a little olive oil.
4 oz. feta cheese crumbled
1 shallot, finely chopped
½ cup mint chopped
½ watermelon, cubed and seeded
Put all this in a bowl and mix well.
Dressing:
2 T. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. Tabasco
4 T. olive oil
Whisk together and pour over salad.
Day 3 – Flat Out Pizza Margherita
If you’ve never tried Flat Out Bread, you can find it in the deli section. It is great and great for you. Make as many as you need or just one for yourself.
Top one flat out tortilla bread with sliced tomato, basil, mozzarella and touch of olive oil. Bake in oven at 450 until cheese is melted and golded brown.
Day 4 – Summer Shrimp Rolls
Summer always makes me think of shrimp. I guess the shrimping season in St. Augustine still lives in my veins. This is a great way to use any shrimp you may have on hand. It’s also great on a salad to cut out some carbs.
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/lunch-recipes/Summer-Shrimp-Rolls
Day 5 – Farm Stand Vegetable Curry
This is a great date night meal that will keep you skinny and get you ready for the night ahead. Curry is great for that.
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/side-dish-recipes/Farm-Stand-Vegetable-Green-Curry
Day 6 – Cole Slaw Hotdog Salad
As I’m trying to lose those last stubborn pounds, I still wanted my BBQ staples. Here is a great way to have your dog and eat it too.
6 grilled hotdogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 bag cole slaw mix
½-1 cup mayo
4 T. dill relish
2 T. ketchup
1 tsp. mustard
Mix mayo, mustard, relish, ketchup, and mustard in a large bowl. Stir in cole slaw mix until well coated. Sprinkle in hotdogs and enjoy.
Day 7 – Left Over Buffet
You should have plenty to choose from this week. Take the time you would spend cooking making this week’s drink. You’ll thank me later.
Drink of the Week – Flordita Daiquiri
Speaking of Florida, try this drink the next time you want something really refreshing. I use the juice from maraschino cherries instead of the liquor and you can garnish with one of the cherries.
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/drink-cocktail-recipes/Floridita-Daiquiri
With lots of sunshine and cold drinks,
Brooke
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