Summer is officially here and if our 90+ degree weather is any indication it is here to stay! But I’m not complaining. I live for the sun and we have had it in abundance all week. Keeping cool, hydrated, and sweat free is what the dog days of the summer are all about. This week’s menu reflects the cool, low key, and easy going mantra that I have adopted for the summer. Hopefully you are enjoying good times and sunny weather as much as I am.

Stay cool,
the gluten free chef

Breakfasts

Pina Colada Smoothie (from Blend) Recipe courtesy of Simply Artisanal

Double Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins w/Plain Greek Yogurt

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

Banana Carrot Spinach Blast w/ Kind Bar

Gluten free Oatmeal w/Apples & Toasted Walnuts

Roasted Strawberries & Gluten Free Rice Chex

Dinners

Summer Minestrone Pasta Salad (Recipe & Photo courtesy of Prevention RD)

Naked Turkey Brushetta Burger (Recipe & Photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)

Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad w/Grilled Chicken

Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta

Lemon Thyme Talapia w/Spinach Greens

Chipotle Lobster & Avocado Wraps (Recipe & Photo courtesy of Skinnytaste) w/ Homemade Tortillas*use Udi’s gluten free tortilla wraps

Recipe of the Week: Red White & Blue No-Bake Cheesecake (Recipe courtesy of Yahoo Shine)

Bonus Drink of the Week: Strawberry Lemonade

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