Need ideas for dinner this week? I have 7 scrumptious dinner menus and 36 delicious recipes just for you! Main dishes, side dishes, salads, soups, breads, desserts, and great tips and ideas for making every meal its best! Here's what's On The Menu week of August 8th.
Summer produce is plentiful at roadside stands around the countryside and tomatoes are going riotously in our garden. I think there is nothing quite as good as a garden-grown tomato with a little salt! So, you will see them on every menu this week!
Ready for lots of scrumptious summery dishes?
Here’s what’s ON THE MENU this week…
MONDAY
I try to have staples in my kitchen cupboard, refrigerator, and freezer to make what I call “pantry dinners”.
This chicken dish is a pantry dish for sure and sounds so delicious! Thanks, Nancy at Skinny Kitchen!
- OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ALICE SPRING CHICKEN MADE EASY
- NANI’S SAUTEED RICE
- SUMMER CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
- SLICED TOMATOES
TUESDAY- SOUP DAY
It’s HOT outside but that doesn’t stop me from making some delicious soup! I make a big pot and freeze the leftovers for lunches.
Chicken Taco Soup is what I call a dump recipe. It’s a pantry recipe for sure! I just dump all the ingredients in a pot and cook. Wow, is this soup good!
Since we have lots of fresh local corn, I’ll take the time to take it off the cob and put it in the soup.
- THE BEST CHICKEN TACO SOUP
- HOMEMADE BUTTER TOPPED BEER BREAD
- GARDEN TOMATOES
WEDNESDAY
I’ve made this week’s amazingly scrumptious salmon several times and it is so easy! This beautiful salmon recipe is from Amy at House Of Nash. Thanks so much!
My homemade coleslaw is also on tonight’s menu. The leftover coleslaw is fabulous in a sandwich! So yummy!
- GRILLED SOY BROWN SUGAR SALMON
- BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES
- HOMEMADE COLESLAW
- SLICED GARDEN TOMATOES
THURSDAY
Bobby is a steak-and-potato guy! So once in a while, I treat him to a really good steak dinner! And for me, it’s all about a great cut of steak and a super delicious pan sauce to build layers of flavor.
Thanks, Nagi at Recipe Tin Eats.
- STEAK WITH CREAMY PEPPERCORN SAUCE
- HORSERADISH MASHED PARSNIPS WITH CELERY ROOT
- BROCCOLI WITH SAUTEED GARLIC AND RED PEPPER (make extra for Saturday night’s dinner)
FRIDAY- COMPANY’S COMING
What a gorgeous meal! I love shrimp and a one-pan dinner! Thanks, Natasha at Salt and Lavander! I’ll serve the shrimp over linguini.
We love to have a casual meal with great friends! Tonight’s meal is easy and delicious!
- CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL
- LINGUINI
- BLUEBERRY PEACH AND FETA SALAD
- SLICED GARDEN TOMATOES
SATURDAY- FAMILY DINNER
Tonight’s dinner is so tasty and fun! We are eating pie! Tomato and onion pie! My little granddaughter will help me with dinner tonight. Thanks, Tamara at Tamara Camera.
- TOMATO AND VIDALIA ONION PIE
- ARUGULA SALAD WITH PARMESAN, PINENUTS IN A LEMON VINAIGRETTE
- SLICED GARDEN TOMATOES
SUNDAY
Do you eat salads for dinner? We do when a salad is both hearty and delicious. Like the one we are having tonight!
Thanks, Jess at Slice Of Jess.
And I’m making homemade focaccia! It’s pretty easy and so so satisfying!
- GRILLED PEACH AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH AGED BALSAMIC DRESSING
- HOMEMADE FOCACCIA
- SLICED GARDEN TOMATOES
SWEET TREAT OF THE WEEK
My dear friend Ann from On Sutton Place has the prettiest blog with the most wonderful recipes! This week’s sweet treat is her amazing Peach Shortbreads!
Peaches are in season and shortbread is one of my favorites! Of all the new things I am making this week I’m over-the-moon for these shortbreads!
MORE RECIPES ON THE MENU FOR AUGUST 8TH
MASON JAR INSTANT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
HASHBROWN CRUST BACON AND CHEDDAR QUICHE
SO EASY LEMON RASPBERRY SCONES
BABA GANOUSH (EGGPLANT DIP)
BLTRA CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE WRAP
EASY AFTERNOON TEA SAVORY BITES
COPYCAT LONGHORN CRUSTED CHICKEN
SAVORY SWISS CHEESE AND THYME SCONES
Have a scrumptious week! xo Yvonne
You have hit it out of the ballpark this week!! I am a true foodie, took some cooking classes in Europe, it’s my main hobby, in addition to all things home maintenance and decor. I can’t wait to make the creamy Tuscan shrimp and the grilled peach and chicken salad this week. I am already getting my soup list ready for this fall and winter, as well as starting my pantry stock up for fall. I have a rotation of 10 homemade soups that I make. I start in September and make a large pot of soup every week for about 8 weeks. One portion is for dinner that night, then I freeze different portions. I usually have a full freezer to select from on those busy days, or during a cold snowy winter day. I round out the meals with muffins, bread sticks, etc. We help home school our 2 granddaughters a couple of days a week, and on those days our daughter works from, and we take lunch for the 5 of us, and they love soup. It’s a great way to give your family a great nutritious economical meal.
Thank you dear Yvonne for sharing my recipe, Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken Made Skinny!
It’s one of my very favorite chicken recipes. I hope you all enjoy it, too!
My warmest wishes,
Nancy
I would love the tomato pie recipe. The link is for a salad.
Blessings to you,
Paula
I came across Salt and Lavendar’s shrimp dish about a year ago. I cannot tell you how absolutely delicious this recipe is! We love it!!! I’ve served it over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or in a bowl by itself. Yum!!
The tomato pie looks delish! Have you ever had the tomato pie from Tomato Pie Cafe in Lititz? YUM
Tomato pie link is for a blueberry salad. Would love to try the tomato pie
Sorry, fixed!