On The Menu Week Of Aug 25th

Looking for dinner inspiration this week? I’ve put together 7 tasty dinner menus with 35 mouthwatering recipes for you to enjoy! You’ll find main dishes, sides, salads, soups, breads, desserts, plus plenty of tips to make every meal extra special. Here’s what’s On The Menu for the week of July 25th!

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This week I’ve been reflecting on how many of life’s sweetest memories are made around the dinner table. From holidays and milestones to both joyful and tender moments, food and family always seem to be at the heart of it all. And this week, we’re celebrating yet another special time together.

I truly feel spoiled and so very blessed! StoneGable has been the gathering place for countless celebrations with our family and extended family, and I’m grateful for every moment we’ve shared around the table.

Here’s what’s on the menu this week…

This is one of the best years for corn I can remember. Corn is everywhere in Lancaster County. And this year the weather has been a perfect mix of sunshine, heat, and rain for corn. The corn is so sweet! So we are taking advantage of its freshness!

The tomatoes from our garden are also amazing! So we eat them with every dinner. Looks like we have a plentiful crop this season. So we love to share them with our family and neighbors.

BBQ Chicken with Magic Rub

Garlic Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob

Delicious Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

Sliced Garden Tomatoes

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I could eat Chimichurri sauce with a spoon! It is a delicious combination of fresh herbs, garlic, and oil! And it works its magic best on a piece of grilled meat!

I love this recipe from Cheryl at 40 Aprons! I’ve used this recipe a few times already this summer! And it’s always a winner! Perfect for company and easy enough for an every night dinner!

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Sliced Tomatoes

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One of our favorite easy dinners is Salmon cakes. My mom made these, and when I became a homemaker, I took my mom’s simple recipe and added a bit more flavor to it. I still use canned salmon. It’s convenient and as healthy as fresh. I like to crush the tiny bones and use them, as they add calcium and don’t change the texture or flavor of the cakes.

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It’s cabbage season here in Lancaster County, and the farmstands are brimming with big, heavy, field-fresh heads. The first thing I’ll make from this year’s harvest is a big pot of cabbage soup. Nani’s recipe is full of rich, layered flavors yet wonderfully simple to prepare. When cabbages begin showing up in your area, I hope you’ll treat yourself to this delicious soup, too, and serve it with buttery beer bread.

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I have a big container of meatballs and spaghetti sauce in my freezer. So tonight’s meal will be easy and so delicious. What a win/win!

We try to make Friday dinners easy! And the meatballs and sauce in the freezer need to be taken out and cooked on low in the slow cooker for 2 hours.

Grandma Lo Bianco’s Meatballs and Spaghetti

Caesar Salad

Sliced Garden Tomatoes

Today we are having family and friends over for a cookout. The weather for August has been absolutely stellar! So, we are taking advantage of the last weeks of summer and grilling.

Bobby makes the most delicious grilled hamburgers using the recipe on the Lipton Onion Soup box. If you haven’t tried it, you really should.

When I was dating my husband, my mother-in-law made icebox cake. And in homage to her, I have made it since Bobby and I got married.

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Today let’s do brunch! You can have it for dinner, but we are eating late morning. We have lots of family here, and this is a breakfast everyone loves! It’s really our Christmas morning breakfast! So, Ho Ho Ho, Christmas in August!

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Blueberries and peaches are in season, and I love taking advantage of eating from nature’s season! This sweet treat looks not only gorgeous but also so delicious!

Blueberry Peach Tart with Vanilla Glaze

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Save the deliciousness of summer herbs with Beautiful Compound Butter

Yummy Greek yogurt chicken is tender, flavorful, and easy to make.

Creamy sausage pasta is rich, comforting, and perfect for weeknights.

Fried zucchini makes a crispy, golden appetizer or side dish.

Brown sugar peach cake is soft, sweet, and full of juicy peaches.

Cheese and onion pie is a savory, classic comfort food.

Rosemary parmesan and ham scones are perfect for brunch or snacks.

Sausage rolls are flaky, savory, and great for parties or lunch.

Tomato pie is a Southern favorite bursting with fresh flavor.

Cool off with brownie ice cream sandwiches—rich, chewy, and fun.

6-ingredient peach salsa is sweet, tangy, and ready in minutes.

Apricot Dijon-glazed salmon is sweet, savory, and baked to perfection.

7-layer Greek dip is fresh, colorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.

The best homemade ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and easy to whip up.

Lemon oatmeal cookies are soft, zesty, and perfect with tea.

Gruyere thyme stacked potatoes are cheesy, crispy, and elegant.

Cherry vanilla shortbread cake is buttery, fruity, and perfect for dessert.

I hope this week’s menu inspires you to cook with what’s in season and enjoy the simple goodness of summer. Happy cooking, friends!

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Happy Cooking, friends….