Farm Fresh

broccoli, gourmet greens, green onions, lettuce, mustard greens, potatoes, turnips

What’s for Dinner?

With the official first day of summer upon us, I’ll mark the occasion by switching my oil cloth to “summer” and breaking out my cherry pitter. And you’re at the right place if you might be in search of some weeknight dinners in a flash. Mom is leaving the coop, with some very able-bodied chefs at home. I have high hopes that my Sauvie Island Organics haul will still be the centerpiece, with many a tale of the dinners prepared together. Everyone’s set for success…some better-the-next-day-salads in the fridge, weather perfect for a steak barbie, a fifteen-minute eggs & toast dinner, and the pizza delivery number super handy!

Friday – pizza night change up

broccoli calzones (Martha Stewart, Everyday Food)
mixed greens salad

Saturday – picnics & clafoutis…summer’s here!

old-fashioned oregon potato salad (James Beard, The New James Beard)
chicken with tarragon (James Beard, JBF)

cherry clafoutis (James Beard, JBF)

Sunday  – higgins turns 20

crusted salmon with braised greens and new potatoes (Greg Higgins)
butter lettuce with mustard vinaigrette (Williams Sonoma)

Monday – salad daze

broccoli slaw (Deb Perlman, Smitten Kitchen)
pastaworks farro salad (Pastaworks)
baguette

Tuesday –  twice as nice

broccoli slaw (Deb Perlman, Smitten Kitchen)
pastaworks farro salad (Pastaworks)
grilled steak

Wednesday – eggs ‘n toast (plus!)

fried eggs with greens (Martha Stewart)
crusty bakery bread

Thursday – sammie night, dad style

mustard greens caesar (Bon Appetit)
grilled  burgers

More Menu Musings…