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