June Meal Plan

One of my friends is just amazing, and planned the whole summer full of activities.  Instead of keeping all of the fun to herself, she invited our family and many others from our church to join in on the good times when we can.  Needless to say, this summer is going to be one of the best yet!

Besides spending time with my kids and friends as we venture to parks, splash pads, pools, skating rinks, movies and bowling alleys, I want to be serving up some delicious summer sustenance.  The great thing about California during the summer, because it sure isn't the heat, is all of the great produce to be had.  Avocados, strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes...mmm....and produce stands on street corners full of them all!

I love firing up the grill and partaking in the scrumptious goodness of grilled meats pared with fresh veggies and fruits, so this month is reflective of those flavors.

1:  Strawberry & spinach salad with baked sweet potatoes 

2. Crock Pot ranch pork chops with corn on the cob (crock pot meal and an easy make-ahead and freeze meal.)

3: Summertime Caprese Chicken with chickpea and mango side dish

4: Burrito Bowl - slow cooker recipe

5: Cajun Chicken pasta with a salad

6: Sandlot Movie Night - Hot dogs and cracker jacks 

7: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken sandwiches with spinach salad

8: Spaghetti with Lemon-Parmesan 

9: BBQ Bacon Apple Chicken with grilled asparagus (crock pot meal and an easy make-ahead and freeze meal.)

10: Hot dogs and Brats with fresh berries and fries

11: Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Chicken with watermelon slices and roasted red potatoes

12: Korean Short Ribs with strawberry & spinach salad

13: Chicken enchiladas (with barbecue sauce!)

14: Summer BBQ Pizza with a side salad

15: Father's Day!  The hubby has requested Pulled Pork Sliders with a medly of grilled squash

16: Summer Steak Salad

17: Avocado Basil Pasta

18: Peachy BBQ Chicken with fresh green beans

19: Cajun Shrimp and Sausage kebabs

20: Goonies Movie Night - Pizza and ice cream, some of Chunk's favorites!

21: Pot Roast Sliders & fruit salad with cinnamon chips - perfect for packing to movie in the park! 

22: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with a salad

23: Italian Burgers with grilled banana squash and zucchini

24: Cowboy Dinner with fresh fruit

25: Chicken Kebabs  with corn on the cob and a salad

26: Shrimp Boil!  This looks like a great one to invite friends over for.

28: Lemon Chicken Pasta with a small salad

29: Southwest burger with corn on the cob and a small salad

30: Barbecue Chicken Salad