5 Meal Ideas
Here are five creative meal combinations using a variety of fresh, delicious ingredients.
- Meal 1: Summer Grill and Fruit Salad 🍢🍉
- Main Dish: Grilled chicken drumsticks marinated with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crushed garlic.
- Side Dish: A colorful salad of chopped romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, and slices of jumbo cucumber.
- Fruit Salad: A mix of watermelon chunks, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries.
- Beverage: Homemade lemonade using jumbo lemons and a hint of mint for freshness.
- Meal 2: Seafood Delight 🐟🍤
- Main Dish: Grilled Mahi Mahi taco portions served with a salsa made from chopped Hass avocados, Roma tomatoes, Vidalia onions, and jalapeño peppers.
- Side Dish: A side of grilled corn on the cob brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt.
- Fruit Side: Slices of Ruby Red grapefruit as a refreshing palate cleanser.
- Beverage: Nixie Sparkling Water to keep it light and refreshing.
- Meal 3: Vegan Medley 🌿🥗
- Main Dish: Spaghetti squash roasted and tossed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.
- Side Dish: Steamed Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet bell peppers.
- Salad: A simple salad of romaine hearts, local cucumber, and grape tomatoes dressed with a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.
- Beverage: Freshly squeezed orange juice from Honeybell oranges.
- Meal 4: Tropical BBQ 🍍🍗
- Main Dish: BBQ chicken drumsticks glazed with a pineapple and honey sauce.
- Side Dish: A tropical fruit salad with pineapple chunks, cantaloupe, and honeybell orange segments.
- Side Dish: Grilled slices of jumbo seeded watermelons for a unique twist.
- Beverage: Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy to complement the tropical theme.
- Meal 5: Steak Night 🥩🍅
- Main Dish: Grilled T-bone steaks seasoned with sea salt and black pepper.
- Side Dish: Roasted cauliflower and a mix of sautéed local green and poblano peppers.
- Salad: A fresh salad with romaine lettuce, sliced avocados, and cherry tomatoes.
- Beverage: A glass of Dark Horse Cabernet to pair perfectly with the steak.
These meals blend the flavors of fresh produce with hearty proteins, suitable for a variety of dining preferences and occasions. Enjoy cooking and savoring these delightful dishes!