We are knee deep in July and I’m already pinning fall inspired recipes. (Excuse me while I slap myself silly.) Ok. Now that I’m back to reality and summer; this week’s menu contains a variety of fresh, whole, and summer friendly ingredients. Keeping in line with our theme of easy, breezy, and fuss free there are salads, plenty of opportunities to light up the grill, strawberries + an awesome strawberry infused cool & creamy bisque for the dessert of the week. Who knew 2013 would be the summer of fresh strawberries. I simply can’t get enough! I hope your summer is shaping up to be just as productive as mine. Lord knows it will be over in a flash. Relish every single moment. (and takes lots of pictures too)

Happy July,
the gluten free chef

Breakfasts

Almond+Joy Smoothie (from Blend) Recipe & Photo courtesy of An Edible Mosaic

Strawberry Oatmeal Crumb Bars w/Plain Greek Yogurt

Apricot Melon Fruit Salad w/Udi’s Original Gluten Free Granola

Blueberry Corn Muffins w/ Turkey Bacon

Gluten free Oatmeal w/Roasted Strawberries (Recipe courtesy of Baked by Rachel) & Toasted Walnuts

Roasted Strawberries (Recipe courtesy of Baked by Rachel) & 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese

Dinners

Black Bean, Lentil & Corn Salad w/ Tortilla Chips

Honey Mustard Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs (Recipe & Photo courtesy of DietHood) w/ Mixed Green Salad

Beet Green, Snap Pea & Tofu Stir fry

Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley

Green Curry Veggie Kabobs w/ Brown Rice (Recipe & Photo courtesy of OhMyVeggies)

Fried Talapia w/Broccoli Slaw (Photo courtesy of NRDC.org)

Roasted Strawberries (Recipe courtesy of Baked by Rachel) w/Coconut Strawberry Bisque

For more gluten free menu planning ideas visit Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures

For paleo, gluten, & dairy free recipes visit Elana’s Pantry

For recipes that combine whole foods with and Weight Watcher’s savvy visit Everyday Maven

For lunch ideas visit Oh My Veggies

For lunch box and super kid friendly recipe ideas visit I’m A Celiac