Seasonal Bing Cherry and Grilled Chicken Salad : Thursday, June 11, 2026

The short season for fresh, sweet cherries has arrived and they’re not to be missed. Sweet Cherries are a welcome addition to any dinner table and tonight they’ll play a feature role in a dinner salad production. Supporting roles will be filled by plant-based Chik’n, toasted pecans and the usual ensemble of fresh harvest favorites. If cherries aren’t available, use fresh strawberries. Dinner promises to offer a dazzling presentation. Bravi!

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Grilled Halibut with Poke Sauce, Lemon Scallion Rice and Bok Choy: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

One of the easiest ways to prepare fish is on the grill. It can be done on an outdoor grill (using a wire basket if necessary) or on an oiled stovetop grill. Tonight it’ll be finished with poke sauce (pronounced po-kay). It’s perfectly acceptable to use frozen fish for this meal. Be sure to set it in the fridge to thaw in the morning.

Baby Bok Choy is available in the supermarkets so enjoy this versatile vegetable tonight. Delicate lemon/scallion rice finishes the plate.

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Couscous Salad: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Couscous became a known food product around the 12th century and is most often associated with North African cuisine. It’s actually a tiny pasta and not a grain. Traditionally it was cooked with sour milk and butter. 

Tonight we’ll cook it in a more conventional manner. Couscous will be fully cooked in about 10 minutes. We’ll then add a boat-load of goodies to make this fabulous one-dish meal.

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