We have a lineup of the most delicious summer meals for this week, designed to be simple, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather cooking.
Think stuffed peppers, quick skillet pastas, and a vibrant seasonal salad.
What To Eat This Week
This week’s menu highlights bright summer ingredients and easy techniques so you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the season.
Start the week with a sun-dried tomato and sweet corn skillet lasagna. This hybrid between pasta and lasagna brings the comfort of a baked pasta dish with the speed and ease of a skillet meal—ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners.
Next, try grilling a spatchcocked whole chicken. Spatchcocking shortens cooking time and ensures juicy, evenly roasted meat with a crisp skin. While the chicken grills, add zucchini ribbon skewers to the grates; they char quickly and complement the smoky flavors of the bird.
Midweek, enjoy sheet-pan pesto salmon paired with lemon-herb potatoes. Baking everything together keeps cleanup minimal and infuses the potatoes with bright, citrusy flavor while the salmon stays tender and flaky.
For a light, refreshing dinner, make a strawberry crunch salad. It’s full of texture and seasonal sweetness—toss in grilled chicken or shrimp for protein, or add crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian boost.
Another great option is summer risotto stuffed peppers. These combine creamy, risotto-style rice with tender roasted peppers for a comforting yet seasonal main course that’s satisfying without being heavy.
Wrap up the week with caramelized onion and burst tomato pasta. This simple, flavorful dish relies on slowly caramelized onions and sweet, popped tomatoes for depth, finished with a sprinkle of cheese and fresh herbs.
For lunches, a smashed chickpea salad makes an excellent, protein-packed option that’s easy to prepare ahead and enjoys on its own or in sandwiches and wraps. For breakfast, try rainbow coconut smoothie bowls—bright, nutrient-dense, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
This menu focuses on seasonal produce, straightforward techniques, and bold, fresh flavors—perfect for summer dining at home. What will you be cooking this week?