Hi my friends, and here comes your meal planner for the upcoming week! Our first meal planner of July!
If you want to get directly to this week’s recipes, just scroll on down. But if you want some color commentary on why I picked what I picked, read on!
I’m sure you are all set for your festive Fourth of July eats, but just in case, I have a few ideas for you!
First up, in addition to being Independence day, the Fourth is also National Barbecued Spareribs Day! So you know I gotta go with my dad’s ever popular recipe for Coca-Cola Ribs. They are hands-down the best ribs I’ve ever tasted.
And July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day! You can celebrate with a batch of these Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders. What IS it about a warm chicken tender that makes them so dang irresistible?
The other seriously important food holiday this week is on July 7 (also my sweet nephew’s birthday!), and that is National Chocolate Day. Personally, I think we should all get this day off. So this week’s dessert? A batch of Chocolate Haystack Cookies that require zero baking. Happiness!
Rounding out the main course for this week I have a lovely Pasta with Clam Marinara sauce that reminds me of the shore, and Dijon Shrimp Scampi that is super flavorful and cooks up in a flash!
And our light meal of the week? Chicken Caesar Wraps! (After my post last week about Sheet Pan Chicken Caesar Salad, I can’t get that vibe out of my mind.)
As always, we will be sharing another new menu next Saturday morning, full of dinners that feature seasonal ideas and ingredients (and dessert!)
And as usual, I’m not giving you a recipe for all seven days of the week, because I’m a firm believer in taking a day or two off from the kitchen. This will also give you the chance to work in some of your own favorites – or just do takeout!
You can always find our previous menus here, in case you want to mix things up!
Happy cooking!
Love, Kate
Main Meal One
Coca-Cola Ribs!
The secret ingredient to this tender, delicious barbecued ribs recipe known as Grandpa’s Coca-Cola Ribs? Coca-Cola soda and some fatherly love! Perfect for your next family party.
Main Meal Two
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders!
These easy buttermilk fried chicken tenders are crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and will make you forget that takeout menu!
Main Meal three
Pasta with Clam Marinara Sauce!
Zip up your regular tomato sauce with this simple recipe for pasta with clam marinara sauce! A delectable seafood flavored supper.
Main Meal four
Dijon Shrimp Scampi!
This easy and elegant recipe for Dijon shrimp scampi is perfect for both dinner parties and weeknight suppers, and can be ready in about 15 minutes!
Light Meal
Chicken Caesar Wraps!
This fun recipe for chicken Caesar wraps is a cross between a sandwich and a salad and will make your lunch or supper extra festive!
What’s For Dessert?
Chocolate Haystack Cookies
This easy recipe for no bake chocolate haystack cookies is a great project to make with the kiddos! Fun and scrumptious.
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