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Oh beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain. I hope you agree that we live in a land that grows incredible food. We don’t always acknowledge this blessing, but without it I am not sure that the our ancestors would have been nearly as compelled to declare independence. In many ways, we reserve this conversation for the gratitudes at Thanksgiving, but I want to talk about it today!
For this week’s declaration of food independence, let’s embrace parts of summer that are just starting to come forth. The jewel toned watermelon is easy enough to cut up into wedges, but this Watermelon Stack will be the life of the party. Layered with other treats of summer it is pressed into a lasagna-like salad that is not to be missed. And if that sounds too complicated, toss the darn thing and you will still be happy. Pair it with the Grilled Potato & Greens Salad and the Elote Corn for one of my all-time favorite summer dinners.
The Elote paired with the Curdito Cabbage Slaw makes a simple Latin American inspired lunch on the go, too.
Make ahead salads are key this time of year to pair with all sorts of grilled fare, including the Creamy Broccoli Salad, Caprese, and the Macaroni Salad.
Finger foods also delight with easy crudités to dip into Yogurt Basil Aioli and the snackable Herb Goat Cheese Snap Peas.
For a simple vegan dish, try my newest Whole Grilled Beets + Crispy Onion Quinoa pair it with the Spicy Cilantro Peach + Cucumber Salad for a patriotic, nearly red, white + blue salute to the best produce of summer.
I am guessing you are like me and wanting to throw some food on the grill. Am I right? First, the Grilled Trout with Grilled Endive drizzled with Corn Sauce and Caprese Salad. Since this is in fact all about the Hot Dog, find the happiest, most local dogs you can find and dollop them up into Sonoran Hot Dogs.
For a patriotic start to your day, try some Red, White + Blue Toppings on your French Toast. Or blend up the Blueberry Smoothie to pair with a simple Egg in a Hole Toast.
Happy 4th of July week! May it be a blast of food celebration!
Cook seasonally. Eat consciously. Live well,
