I’m sharing an August 5-Day Meal Plan with five awesome dinner ideas, plus a drink, breakfast, and dessert. They’re all perfect for the height of summer. I hope you love it.
What’s for dinner?
Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Salad – You’ll need to turn the oven on for this, but you can roast the tomatoes ahead of time, so do them in the morning before it gets too hot if that’s a concern for you.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Burger – Fire up the grill for the most awesome burger I’ve created to date. It sounds weird, but it’s totally awesome. Keep things easy and serve with your favorite chips.
Crunchy Lemon Chicken – Pound your chicken flat for quick-cooking so you don’t have to slave over a hot stove. Serve this with Maple Glazed Carrots or a crisp side salad. Bonus points if you eat it outside.
Egg Tortilla Pie – This recipe is quick cooking and endlessly customisable. It works for any time of day, and it’s nice and light for those summer days when it’s too hot to eat.
Italian Grilled Cheese – Get yourself some lovely summer anipasti and create a lovely little spread that people can pick at. Let this sandwich be the star of the show. If you have a gas grill, you could totally cook this outside.
What else are we eating?
Homemade Blueberry Muffins – Make your morning sweet and simple with some good tea or coffee, a bit of yogurt and a fluffy muffin.
Mint Limeade – Make up a big pitcher to sip all day. Make sure you have plenty of ice.
Earl Grey with Lemon Ice Cream – There’s never a wrong time for ice cream, but August is possibly the best time.
What groceries will we need?
Fresh ingredients you may need to pick up from the store:
- cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil
- fresh mozzarella
- bacon
- ground beef
- smoked cheddar
- brioche hamburger buns
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- garlic
- lemon
- carrots
- flour tortillas
- deli ham
- cheddar cheese
- bakery bread
- prosciutto
- plain yogurt
- blueberries
- limes
- mint
- heavy or double cream
Ingredients you may already have on hand in your fridge or pantry:
- herbs and spices including
- dried oregano
- onion powder
- garlic granules
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- paprika
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- mayonnaise
- natural peanut butter
- chilli jam or pepper jelly
- mustard
- eggs
- corn flakes
- neutral vegetable oil
- butter
- maple syrup
- hot sauce
- jarred pesto
- sun-dried tomatoes
- balsamic vinegar
- Parmesan cheese
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- sugar
- whole milk
- earl grey tea
I hope you have an awesome August, friends. Don’t forget to share your recipe photos on Instagram and use the hashtag #awesomeon20. Stay cool. Stay awesome.
