Looking for dinner inspiration that feels both fresh and exciting?
This week’s lineup has something for every craving … think zesty Thai basil chicken, Maryland-style crab cakes, Laotian grilled pork, and vibrant summer salads.
Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy curry, a crisp chopped salad, or something totally new, you’ll find plenty of ideas below to liven up your table.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Tasty Dinners — Thai Basil Chicken, Lump Crab Cakes & More
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1. Thai Basil Chicken
Spicy ground chicken stir-fried with fresh basil, garlic, and chilies, served over rice.
Gai Basil by Gai Noi
Ground chicken sauteed with fresh Thai chilies, crushed garlic, Thai basil, served with rice topped with a crispy fried egg.
30m • 2 servings
2. Fresh Fish & Lump Crab Cakes
Pan-seared cakes with fresh fish, lump crab, and house-made remoulade.
Crab Cakes by Liberty Oak
Maryland-style lump Crab Cakes pan seared served over warm Texas caviar and topped with a Creole Remoulade.
1h • 4 servings
3. Gai Noi Laotian Grilled Pork
Marinated pork skewers with lemongrass, served with sticky rice and fresh herbs.
SUON HEO NUONG by Monsoon GR
Grilled pork tomahawk - Marinated pork tomahawk, spring mix, lime fish sauce vinaigrette & Vietnamese chimichurri
2h 30m • 4 servings
4. Cotogna-Inspired Summer Salad
Farm-fresh greens, citrus, and toasted nuts, finished with a tangy vinaigrette.
Summer salad by Indigo Restaurant
Experience the freshness of summer with our vibrant Summer Salad, featuring a colorful medley of crisp greens, juicy heirloom tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. Topped with creamy feta cheese and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, this delightful salad is perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish on a warm day.
15m • 4 servings
5. Meddys Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Sliced, spice-rubbed chicken over turmeric rice, topped with pickled veggies and garlic sauce.
Chicken Shawarma by Sitti
Thinly-sliced marinated chicken thigh served with Sitti rice, grilled tomato, sumac onion, pickled wild cucumber, and garlic whip
1h 30m • 4 servings
6. Halibut with Lemon-Caper Butter
Pan-roasted halibut fillet finished with a silky lemon-caper sauce.
Pan-Seared California Halibut by M'tucci's Twenty-Five
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce
30m • 4 servings
7. Endive Salad with Gorgonzola & Caramelized Pecans
Bitter endive, creamy blue cheese, and sweet nuts in a white balsamic dressing.
Endive Salad by Nightingale
Radicchio, white balsamic, blue cheese, dates, candied pecan
20m • 4 servings
8. Vegetarian Thai Green Curry
Colorful veggies simmered in coconut milk and green curry paste, with fresh basil.
Green Curry by 9 Thai Cuisine
Thai style coconut milk green curry with bamboo shoot, eggplant, string bean, basil leave and bell pepper
30m • 4 servings
9. BBQ Pork Chops with Peach Salsa
Grilled bone-in pork chops served with a bright, juicy peach salsa.
Pork Chop by OBC Kitchen
French cut pork chop, bourbon peach chutney, roasted poblano and yucca mash, white balsamic gastrique
1h • 2 servings
10. Joey’s Prawn Curry Bowl
Jumbo prawns simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, served over rice noodles.
Prawn Thai Curry Laksa by Moxies - Victoria
Grilled prawns, creamy coconut broth, mushrooms, rice noodles, fresh vegetables & sprouts
45m • 4 servings
11. Bay Shrimp & Avocado Little Gem Salad
Sweet shrimp, buttery avocado, crisp lettuce, and green goddess dressing.
AVOCADO and SHRIMP SALAD by Brave New Restaurant
Bibb lettuce topped with slices of avocados, segments of grapefruit, and gulf shrimp, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
20m • 4 servings
12. Classic Arnold Toasted Yolk
Buttered English muffin with a perfectly runny egg and creamy hollandaise.
The Classic Arnold* by The Toasted Yolk Cafe
Two English muffin halves topped with Canadian bacon, two poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce.
30m • 2 servings
13. New York Deli-Style Chopped Salad
Crisp romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, and provolone, tossed in house vinaigrette.
Chopped Salad by Blackbird Wood Fire Pizza
Chopped romaine, salami, cucumber, red onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, provolone cheese and a house made basil vinaigrette
20m • 4 servings
14. Korean BBQ Pork Lettuce Wraps
Tender prime rib slices wrapped in crisp lettuce with jalapenos, scallions, and spicy gochujang sauce.
Korean Lettuce Wraps by FireWorks Restaurant
Bulgogi marinated prime rib, red peppers, carrots, jalapeños, peanuts, rice and lettuce cups. Served family style with pineapple salsa and sweet and sour sauce.
1h • 4 servings
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