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14 Delicious Dinners — Burrata Peaches, Hot Honey Chicken & More

14 Delicious Dinners — Burrata Peaches, Hot Honey Chicken & More

Plus even more dinner ideas!

Rhys Lawson
June 22, 2025

This week’s lineup brings bold flavors and peak summer vibes:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwiches for ultimate comfort.
Green Goddess Grain Bowls to keep things cool and vibrant.
Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs with just the right amount of kick.
Black Garlic Carbonara for a creamy, umami-packed twist.
Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry if you’re craving something fragrant and cozy.

And for dessert:

Angel Food Cake with Macerated Berries — basically sunshine on a plate.

No matter your mood, you’ll find something crave-worthy in this week’s issue.

Hope you enjoy! — Rhys

14 Delicious Dinners — Burrata Peaches, Hot Honey Chicken & More

1. Angel Food Cake with Macerated Berries

Fluffy, light cake topped with sweet, juicy berries - the perfect summer dessert.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake Parfait by The Daily Planet

Indulge in our Strawberry Angel Food Cake Parfait, a delightful layering of light and fluffy angel food cake, luscious strawberries, and velvety whipped cream.
1h • 6 servings

2. Black Garlic Carbonara

A creamy, umami-packed twist on the classic pasta dish.

Roasted-Garlic Carbonara by The Firehouse Restaurant

Pancetta lardons, crispy sage, candied-walnut gremolata
1h • 4 servings

3. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Crispy chicken piled high on soft buns with zesty slaw.

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich by Fire and Oak

Crispy chicken with, tomato, swiss, spicy slaw, house remoulade on a brioche bun served with fries or cole slaw.
45m • 2 servings

4. Corn & Zucchini Fritters

Golden, savory fritters bursting with fresh corn and tender zucchini.

Zucchini & Corn Fritter by Gado Gado

spicy herbed romesco, corn relish, pickled mustard, tomato powder
30m • 4 servings

5. Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry

Tender shrimp simmered in a fragrant, coconut-based sauce.

Thai Shrimp by Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY

Toasted coconut, Thai curry sauce, lime, cilantro & basil
30m • 4 servings

6. Firecracker Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Crispy tofu tossed in spicy-sweet sauce, wrapped up in crisp lettuce.

Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps by Moxies

Crispy tofu, cashews, ginger, sesame, crispy wontons, fresh vegetables, lettuce & spicy vegan mayo
30m • 4 servings

7. Green Goddess Grain Bowl

A vibrant bowl of quinoa, roasted veggies, and a punchy green goddess dressing.

Grain & Veggie Bowl by 300 East

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Field Peas, Local Greens, Brown Rice Middling, Smoked Mushroom Miso Dressing
1h • 4 servings

8. Chimichurri Steak Frites

Juicy steak drizzled with herbaceous chimichurri, served alongside crispy fries.

Steak Frites by City Line Bar and Grill

Char-Grilled Sirloin, Garlic Fries, Chimichurri.
45m • 4 servings

9. Grilled Peaches with Burrata

Smoky-sweet peaches paired with creamy burrata and a drizzle of balsamic.

Peach & Burrata by The Reef Seafood & Steak

Arugula, grilled peaches, burrata, tomato, candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette.
30m • 4 servings

10. Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs

Oven-roasted or grilled chicken glazed with sweet, spicy hot honey BBQ sauce.

Hot Honey Chicken by Club Soda

Crispy, tender boneless chicken thighs with a kick. Served with a sweet-and-spicy hot honey sauce that’ll make your taste buds sing. Warning: you might want seconds.
40m • 4 servings

11. Lemon-Parmesan Risotto

Creamy arborio rice brightened with fresh lemon and nutty parmesan.

Risotto by The Classic Kitchen & Cocktails

Creamy arborio rice, with garlic lemon herb sauce, wild mushrooms, Parmesan.
40m • 4 servings

12. Moroccan Chickpea Stew

A warming bowl of spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, and tender veggies.

Chickpea tagine by Redd

Couscous, Moroccan spices, saffron, yogurt, mint, pine nut
40m • 4 servings

13. Pasta Primavera with Basil Pesto

Al dente pasta tossed with a rainbow of sautéed veggies and fresh pesto.

Pesto Prima Vera by Soup Spoon Café

A vibrant medley of fresh seasonal vegetables tossed in a fragrant basil pesto, served over al dente pasta for a delightful taste of spring.
30m • 4 servings