It’s Saturday, July 26th
Menus and shopping lists for July 27 – August 1 and August 3 – 8
Another great week of dining lies ahead. Enjoy!
It’s Saturday, July 26th! Now were in the “Dog Days of Summer”
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Free Food Friday (Leftover Night): Friday, July 25, 2025
Hey! It’s Friday Free Food Night at your house. Celebrate. Make it a multi course affair. You’ll mostly use the microwave tonight so the kitchen shouldn’t get too hot. Make a little green salad to add something fresh to the affair.
Warm Lentil/Arugula Salad: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Throw some lentils on to cook to get things started tonight. Let them cool slightly and enjoy them in this lovely warm lentil/arugula salad. Top the salad with sweet, fresh strawberries, toasted almonds and feta crumbles.
Pour a glass of your favorite chilled summer beverage and enjoy some leisurely dining on a warm summer evening.
Japanese Noodle Bowl with Broccoli: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Garden fresh broccoli is featured in this Japanese Udon noodle bowl. The noodles and vegetables are bathed in a slightly sweet broth seasoned with ginger, miso, rice wine vinegar and a touch of wasabi. Chopped green onions and peanuts finish this flavorful noodle dish. You add Asian-style baked tofu to provide additional protein to the bowl.
This meal is a real celebration of summer flavors and is finished with some chilled cantaloupe.
Avocado Peach and Grilled Chicken Salad: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
This is a terrific dinner salad for warm summer evenings. It’s inspired by a recipe from Kate Sherwood in The Nutrition Action Newsletter.
This recipe features juicy, tree-ripened peaches, the buttery richness of avocado, crisp fresh lettuce and a variety of other salad fixings. It makes for a fantastical mix of fresh flavors on your plate.
Pick up a loaf of artisan bread, or a couple of rolls, to enjoy with your dinner tonight.
Giambotta: Monday, July 21, 2025
Giambotta is a warm weather Italian stew. It’s a bit like the French ratatouille and uses seasonal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers. This happens to be the season for these wonderful veggies. Hallelujah! Giambotta often has potatoes, but I dispense with them and serve it over a summery mix of bulgur with parsley.
The extra time in preparing this recipe allows for the eggplant to sweat. You might go for a quick walk while you wait.