Hello August!
I’m fully embracing summer flavors this week — lots of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and cooling, light dishes that celebrate the season.
What To Eat This Week
Start the week with sesame-soy chicken bowls — savory, slightly sweet, and unbelievably satisfying. They’re a household favorite for good reason.
For Taco Tuesday, try bang-bang cauliflower tacos. Crispy, spicy, and utterly delicious, they’re a great vegetarian twist on taco night.
Later in the week, make chipotle pulled pork with pickled peaches. This dish can be prepped overnight or slow-cooked during the day, which makes it an easy, hands-off option that still packs big flavor.
For a more indulgent dinner, roast tomatoes slowly and toss them with fresh basil and pasta. It takes some time, but the intense, concentrated tomato flavor is worth the effort.
Another good choice is a rotisserie chicken salad loaded with crunchy vegetables and bright, tangy flavors. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for warm-weather lunches or dinners.
End the week with one-pot garlic-butter shrimp and orzo — quick to prepare and a reliable crowd-pleaser every time.
For breakfasts, blueberry-peach chia bowls are a fresh, energizing option. For midday meals, a stone-fruit Caprese highlights the few remaining weeks of summer fruit with juicy peaches (or nectarines), creamy mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of good olive oil.
What’s on your menu this week?