If we’re spending more time cooking at home, I’m determined to make every meal taste exceptional.
This week’s menu feels like a celebration of summer.
Start the week with an incredible summer tomato pie. Make the crust ahead of time to save effort during the week—this pie is rich and savory, so pair it with a simple house salad or your favorite greens to balance the meal.
Next up is our favorite bruschetta chicken. It’s versatile: serve it over pasta as suggested, or simply enjoy the chicken alongside roasted broccoli. Either way, it’s a reliably delicious dinner.
For midweek, try garlic butter scallops topped with a fresh watermelon salsa. This dish is bright, fast to prepare, and perfect for warm-weather evenings.
I also love buffalo cauliflower lettuce cups for a light, spicy, and refreshing option. They make a great main or a hearty snack and bring big flavor with minimal fuss.
Another standout is sticky sheet pan chicken with pineapple salsa—serve it with a smashed potato salad for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to pull together.
For the weekend, I recommend open-faced steak sandwiches with avocado-horseradish. They’re indulgent but simple to assemble; serve with chips or a crisp side salad.
On the breakfast front, a batch of coconut cream chia pudding makes a creamy, make-ahead start to the day. For lunches, try a gruyere, fig jam, and arugula egg sandwich—savory and sweet in every bite.
What are you planning to cook this week?