Farm Fresh

cabbage, carrots, gourmet greens, kale, lettuce, onions, parsley, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, watermelon

What’s for Dinner?

No wonder my bags were so heavy this week at veggie pick-up! My share contained a purple cabbage and a golden watermelon, both bigger than my head, along with so many other late summer and early fall gems. It’s just the best time of year for cooking (and eating)!

Wednesday –  chimichurri chicken

grilled chicken skewers with chimichurri (Whole Foods)
gourmet greens salad
garlic bread

Thursday –  sammie night

kale sandwiches with avocado (Mark Bittman)
carrot sticks, pita chips, & hummus

Friday – chinese, take 2

stir fried beef with peppers, onions, & black pepper sauce (Serious Eats)
white rice
sliced watermelon

Saturday – nacho saturday

veggie nachos (Rachael Ray)
green salad with cilantro-lime vinaigrette (CI, The Best 30-Minute Recipe)

Sunday –  national cheeseburger day!

cheeseburgers
garlic roasted potatoes (Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa Parties!)

Monday –  OK to cheat

pasta with no-cook tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella (Cook’s Illustrated)
salad with red wine vinaigrette (Martha Stewart)

Tuesday – potluck-worthy cabbage

date, feta, and red cabbage salad (Smitten Kitchen)

More Menu Musings…