Continuing with our Summer Meal Plans. Week 5 includes delicious and easy-to-prepare Persian Saffron Chicken skewers, Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce, Peach Caprese and Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins.
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What’s Included in Each Meal Plan
5 Mains (including both meat and vegetarian options, as well as seafood and/or a hearty salad option)
Side salad (I try to make sure it’s as seasonal as possible)
Baking recipe (could be bread, focaccia, etc.)
Dessert or something sweet that works well as a snack or even breakfast
Printable Meal Plan with all the recipes (use as shopping list)
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Below you will find the recipes that make up this plan. Click on each to go to the full recipe.
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Monday: Joojeh Kabob
If there's one dish that screams summer grilling season in Persian cuisine, it's Joojeh Kabob. These juicy, subtle saffron-infused chicken kabobs are a staple at family gatherings, picnics, and backyard barbecues.
If Carbonara and Amatriciana had a baby, it would be this messy, delicious Pasta alla Zozzona. This recipe combines rich pancetta and sausage with a tomato sauce base and a cheesy mixture that brings it all together. The end result is a creamy, tomatoey sauce that is out of this world.
These Greek Lamb Chops are delicious and incredibly easy to prepare. They can be served as a snack, as part of a grazing board, as an appetizer, or as a main. Marinate for only 30 minutes and grill or sear to perfection. This recipe is excellent for a special occasion or a weekend meal.
Make your own roasted cherry tomato sauce in no time with just a few simple ingredients! Fresh cherry tomatoes are roasted in the oven until they caramelize and turn jammy, creating a sauce bursting with flavor. Along with garlic, olive oil, and thyme, this recipe gives a delightful twist to the classic tomato sauce. You'll love it so much that you'll want to prepare it all summer long!
This Honey Harissa Salmon is the spicy-sweet sheet pan dinner of your dreams. It’s smoky, zesty, a little fiery, and perfectly balanced with sweet honey, lemon, and fresh thyme. Bonus: it’s wildly easy to throw together and makes your kitchen smell amazing while it bakes. The whole thing is ready in under 30 minutes.
Summer isn’t complete without my Peach Caprese Salad. This recipe is a slight twist on the traditional Caprese salad and includes luscious ripe peaches, fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. What I love about this recipe is how quickly it comes together, in under 15 minutes.
A simple and rewarding No-Knead Olive Za'atar Focaccia Bread recipe that comes together in very little time and with a few simple ingredients. This dough requires an overnight proof, which makes it tastier and easier to digest. This recipe is an ode to my Palestinian roots and our most important culinary ingredients, za’atar spice blend and olives.
My bakery-style Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Lemon Streusel Topping are tender, sweet and a perfect springtime bake when both sweet strawberries and rhubarb are in season. This is a very straightforward recipe that doesn’t need any special equipment. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, or even dessert.
If you make any recipes from above or from any other Meal Plan on Urban Farm and Kitchen, please take a moment to rate it and leave a comment. It’s such a help to others who want to try the recipes.
