Farm Fresh

beets, broccoli, carrots, chard, cilantro, gourmet greens, lettuce, onions, potatoes, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, watermelon

What’s for Dinner?

It’s a good week when I’ve got enough tomatoes piled on my counter to serve as inspiration for two sammies-for-dinner nights! You just can’t go wrong with a good old fashioned BLT. Add in a caprese version, and it’s summer sandwich heaven. I’ve got fresh cucumbers and red onions, the staples for a Greek inspired meal. And sweet peppers, onions, and cilantro screaming Mexican. Plus, a first-of-the-summer watermelon from my CSA, plus lots of other fresh summer bounty…we’re set for salads o’ plenty, grill-fests, and summer pizza nights.

Wednesday –  build-your-own BLTs

bacon, lettuce, & tomato sandwich
chopped salad (Gourmet)

sliced watermelon

Thursday –  purple peruvian potatoes

peruvian roasted purple potatoes (Food Network)
grilled peruvian fish (icuban.com)
roasted broccoli with garlic (Food Network)

Friday – pizza night

sweet onion pizza (Better Homes and Gardens)
gourmet greens with balsamic vinaigrette (Mark Bittman, NYT)

Saturday – grilling, Mexican style

tacos with grilled chicken, peppers & onions (Food and Wine)
chard salad with cilantro-lime vinaigrette (CI, The Best 30-Minute Recipe)

Sunday – pastaworks at home

pastaworks farro salad + beets (Pastaworks)
grilled onions
grilled bratwurst

Monday – make-your-own tzatziki

grilled chicken, red onion, summer squash kebabs (Bon Appetit)
tzatziki yogurt cucumber sauce (Whole Foods Market)
cous cous

Tuesday – cream-of-the-crop summer sammie

tomato, mozzarella, & basil paninis (Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa at Home)

More Menu Musings…