This week’s menu is serving up bright, bold, and summer-ready flavors you’ll want on repeat:
…and plenty more fresh picks for salads, seafood, and shareables.
Perfect for sunny dinners, weekend cookouts, or just treating yourself midweek.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Chimichangas, Peach Crostini, Tropical Bowls & More
1. Chuy’s Chicken Chimichanga
Crispy fried burrito stuffed with shredded chicken, cheese, and green chile sauce.
Chuychanga by Chuy's
A flour tortilla filled with roasted chicken, cheese, cilantro & green chiles, deep fried & served with one of our Signature Sauces & a scoop of sour cream.
30m • 4 servings
2. Avocado Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
Fresh kale, creamy avocado, toasted almonds, and bright citrus vinaigrette.
ORGANIC KALE CAESAR by Entourage Naperville
Indulge in our Organic Kale Caesar, a vibrant twist on a classic favorite. Fresh, crisp organic kale is lovingly tossed in a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing, accented with zesty lemon and rich nutritional yeast.
20m • 4 servings
3. Chili Garlic Crunch Noodles
Chewy noodles tossed in spicy garlic-chili oil, pork, and sesame.
Double Cut Pork Chop by Kinley's Restaurant & Bar
Brined and Grilled, Sweet Potato Glass Noodles, Gochujang-Japchae Sauce, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, and Carrots, Baby Bok Choy, Chili Cashew Crunch
2h • 2 servings
4. Scallops with Lemon Basil Butter
Pan-seared scallops drizzled in fragrant basil-lemon butter sauce.
Pan Seared Sea Scallops by Camille's
Over confit tomato risotto with sautéed spinach and lemon butter pan sauce
45m • 4 servings
5. Basil Pesto Salmon
Pan-seared salmon finished with basil-pesto buttery sauce.
BASIL PESTO GRILLED WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON by Maxwells | Restaurant & Bar
Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Porcini Marsala Sauce & Fried Coppa Ham
45m • 4 servings
6. Colombian Frijoles Antioqueños
Rich bean stew with fresh cilantro and ripe plantains.
Dartmouth Village Red Bean Stew by Umana Yana
stewed red beans with fresh ginger & anise served with coconut shine rice, sweet yellow plantains & house salad
1h 30m • 4 servings
7. Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Tender lamb cubes grilled with tzatziki sauce.
Lamb Skewers by Mr.R - Fusion Street Food
Grilled spicy garlic lamb skewers served with cucumber tzatziki sauce
1h • 4 servings
8. Garlic Aioli Burger
Juicy burger topped with creamy garlic aioli and crispy onions.
Single Cylinder by Mac's Speed Shop
1/2 lb. burger, white american cheese, smoked garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato & onion
25m • 1 servings
9. Nachos Supreme
Tortilla chips loaded with vegan queso, black beans, and pico de gallo.
LOADED "OP" NACHOS by The Other Place Overland Park
Tortilla chips topped with white queso cheese sauce, 4 cheese blend, pico de gallo, black beans. Served with sour cream and house-made salsa.
30m • 4 servings
10. Slim Chickens Cheesecake Jar
Creamy cheesecake layered with graham and whipped cream in a jar.
OREO® Cheesecake Jar Dessert by Slim Chickens
30m • 6 servings
11. Lamb Chops with Rosemary
Juicy lamb chops with bright lemon and rosemary rub.
Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops Rubbed with Garlic, Rosemary and Lemon Zest by Rainbow Lodge
Savor the succulent flavors of our Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops, expertly rubbed with fragrant garlic, aromatic rosemary, and zesty lemon.
1h 20m • 4 servings
12. Lobster Bisque (add Garlic Croutons)
Creamy lobster soup with a touch of sherry and chives.
Lobster and Crab Bisque by Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Classically prepared rich and velvety bisque with lobster and crab morsels, spiked with sherry
45m • 4 servings
13. Grilled Peach & Burrata Crostini
Sweet grilled peaches on toasted bread with creamy burrata and balsamic drizzle.
Burrata & Prosciutto by Brinkley's Chop House
Peach, basil, pistachio gremolata, Fresno pepper, EVOO, XO Sherry vinegar, grilled bread
25m • 2 servings
14. Tropical Grilled Chicken Bowls
Grilled chicken with coconut rice, mango salsa, and avocado.
Hawaiian Rainbow by The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
Experience a taste of paradise with our Hawaiian Rainbow! This vibrant dish features a delightful medley of fresh tropical fruits, succulent grilled chicken, and a tangy pineapple glaze, all served atop a bed of fluffy coconut rice.
20m • 4 servings
Bonus! — Pineapple Chili Margarita
Sweet pineapple juice shaken with tequila, lime, and a chili-salt rim. This sounded amazing, so I had to share
MARGARITA ESPECIA by Cantina del Centro
Cazadores Blanco, Triple Sec, Pineapple, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Chili Salt
10m • 1 servings
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