The Effortless Kitchen- Summer Menu

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Indoor Cookout

July 3rd

Homemade BBQ sauce and grilled potato salad with vinaigrette dressing- dishes you can bring to your next cookout! Use the BBQ sauce to marinate and baste any protein you choose. The grilled potato salad is full of flavor with a grilled scallion dressing.

Bun Cha Noodle Bowl

July 10th

This traditional Vietnamese street food dish has been lightened up with ground turkey but still has the same pop of flavors and crunchy textures. It’s served over rice noodles with fresh herbs and veggies to make a delicious and complete meal in a bowl.

Pasta w/ Basil Sauce

July 17th

A perfect summer pasta dish made with sautéed zucchini and a fresh basil sauce that can double as a salad dressing or sandwich spread. This recipe is fully vegetarian or you can add any grilled protein you choose.

Rice Noodles w/ Steak

July 24th

This dish is great for a hot summer night. The noodles and vegetables are room temperature and the salad is topped with crushed peanuts, mint and a dressing with Asian flavors.

Chickpea Veggie Burgers

July 31st

This Chickpea & Zucchini veggie burger is creamy on the inside and tastes like a falafel. Make them into burgers to eat on a bun or salad or as a fritter to eat in a wrap. Topped with whipped feta.

Larb Lettuce Wraps

August 7th (recorded)

A spin on the unofficial national dish of Laos, this larb dish uses ground turkey. It gets topped with fresh herbs, pickled cucumber and onion and garnished with a slice of lime.

Cauliflower w/ Hummus

August 14th (recorded)

Creamy homemade hummus is the base for this healthy vegetarian dish. We top it with flavorful roasted cauliflower and a fresh tomato salad. It’s the perfect meal for those hot summer days.

Summer Rolls

August 21nd

Light and fresh ingredients go into a rice wrapper which gets dipped into a savory and delicious peanut sauce. No cooking needed for this amazing summer meal, unless you want to add chicken or shrimp.

Grilled Romaine Salad

August 28th

This refreshing summer salad is topped with avocado, corn, tomatoes and a creamy green goddess dressing- all the flavors of summer on one plate. You can add any protein you choose.

Chicken Poke Bowls

September 4th

This classic Hawaiian dish is made over with ground chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce. Served over rice, topped with avocado, edamame and other veggies, and drizzled with wasabi mayo.

Quinoa w/ Tahini Sauce

September 11th

The sauce is full of garlic, lemon and herbs and is the star of this dish. It coats the quinoa, raw veggies and marinated chickpeas. Fully vegetarian, but chicken or tofu can be added.

Chicken Kofta Patties

September 18th

Traditional lamb kofta is adapted in this dish using ground chicken seasoned with mint and cumin. Homemade tzatziki sauce brings the zucchini and patties together to create a flavorful meal.