Summer Family Dinners: What to Cook (June 14)
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Weeknight Dinner Plan: This week is all about summer family dinners. Comfort food family favorites, perfect for a summer start, that are healthy and easy too.
With the week leading up to Father’s Day next Sunday, I couldn’t think of a better weekly theme, than family favorites.
Healthy family favorites that also are perfect for the summer season.
Summer Family Dinners
When I think of family favorite dinners, spaghetti always comes to mind. We’re beginning the week with that classic; a whole grain spaghetti recipe that’s healthy too.
For Tuesday, it’s an easy Instant Pot dinner made with ground beef and always a favorite takeout.
Enchiladas are also often on the favorites list. This recipe is a twist on the classic by swapping quinoa for rice, and baking them casserole style.
Summers in my neck of the woods often have seafood chowder on the menu (I live in the Puget Sound area of Seattle). This smoked salmon chowder is nice twist on a favorite.
Then Friday comes with a grilling favorite that’s as easy as it is delicious!
While there are so many amazing summer treats, I have s’mores on the brain. We’re making a s’mores mug cake — but traditional s’mores around a firepit would be fun too!
Have a great week, and happy Father’s Day early, dads!
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Summer Family Dinners: What to Cook (June 14)
Monday: Whole Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage
Tuesday: Instant Pot Ground Beef and Broccoli
Wednesday: Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Thursday: Summer Smoked Salmon Chowder
Friday: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Treat: S’mores Mug Cakes
Summer Family Dinners: What to Cook (June 14)
Monday: Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage
"Total happiness in a bowl: pasta, sausage, tomatoes and herbs. The tomatoes get sweet and tender and turn into sauce with the stock and the pasta. Without ever adding any butter, the spaghetti sauce is rich and silky. Adding the herbs at the end gives the dish a fresh pop of color and flavor. This is one healthy pasta recipe we can definitely get behind!"
Tuesday: Instant Pot Ground Beef and Broccoli
Instant Pot Ground Beef and Broccoli is my go-to dinner whenever I’m craving that favorite takeout classic. Made with ground beef, it’s an incredibly easy and delicious adaptation of the original.
Wednesday: Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
"A lightened-up, healthy enchilada bake that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of quinoa, black beans and cheesy goodness. And the leftovers taste even better!"
Thursday: Summer Smoked-Salmon Chowder
"A rich, creamy chowder made with zucchini, fresh corn kernels, and baby potatoes. With its intense flavor, you only need four ounces of hot smoked-salmon for this one-pot dinner that's made in a Dutch oven."
Friday: Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Simple, delicious, and grilled! A perfect way to begin Father's Day weekend! Serve with greens and his favorite sides.
Treat: 2 Minute S'mores Mug Cake
2 Minute S'mores Mug Cake is a quick fix for a s'more craving with simple ingredients and a microwave. It's a chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker dream.
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