Hey Indiana Jones!
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMMMMMMMER!
The boys finished up this wild and wacky school year on Friday. And I’m beyond giddy about not having to roll out of bed at 6:15 am every morning…and having a little more space and flexibility in our schedule for some sunny adventures with my boys.
I woke up this morning, thinking of the reality that I only have 2 more summers with my oldest son, and I’m determined to make the most of them!
One of the things that I do at the start of each summer is “summer-proof my kitchen!”
What do I mean by summer-proof? I mean...
let’s make meals easy….let’s keep them fresh and healthful…let’s take advantage of great produce deals…and let’s not let things get too heated in the kitchen!
Here is how I plan to summer-proof my kitchen:
1. Get the Boys Cooking!
The summer is a great time to use the added flexibility and room in your schedule to let the kids learn to cook. Responsibility and independence are 2 words that we use on the daily and I think that the kitchen is the perfect place to help cultivate both of these characteristics in children.
But Erin…I don’t want to teach them?!
That’s fine - you don’t have to!
Wait…what?!
I WILL TEACH THEM FOR YOU!
ICYMI - my boys and I are hosting weekly cooking lessons on Saturdays in June. And we’d love for you to join us live…or cook with the replay!
With WhisKid, I teach my boys to cook on live streamed video and you can cook along with us. There is a printed workbook with video lessons included.
It’s the PERFECT SUMMER ACTIVITY for your kids! (And costs WAY LESS than any camp!!!)
Important life skills, creativity and confidence in the kitchen - we want to help instill those in your little people this summer!
We just ask that you provide the necessary ingredients for the meal, as well as a safe cooking space in your kitchen.
2. Think LOW HEAT.
Let’s put those low-heat producing appliances to work in our kitchen this summer.
Instant Pot - check
Slow Cooker - check
Air Fryer - check
Let these countertop bad-boys take care of dinner for you…without adding a single degree to your kitchen.
Here are a few super helpful resources for you:
3. Think CHILLED and GRILLED.
A refreshing chilled salad is my go-to in the summer months.
It could be a creamy pasta salad, a vinaigrette based pasta salad. Served alongside delicious meat from the grill and you’ve got the perfect meal - chilled and grilled!
Here are a few Chilled & Grilled Recipes to try this summer:
If you want to REALLY summer proof your kitchen, you’re going to want to let us do all the meal planning for you.
The Dinner Made Easy Show
This. Is. Amazing! Easy to prepare, and just a few simple ingredients pack such a flavorful punch! As an added bonus, it just tastes better the second or third day! Video and recipe links below.
- WATCH: Caprese Summer Pasta Salad
- RECIPE: Caprese Summer Pasta Salad <--- click to pin, print, post
And now, for the rest of this week's recipes...
Delicious Budget Friendly RECIPES
Tap on each recipe below and get them added to your meal plan, printed for your meal plan binder, or saved onto Pinterest.
- Ultimate Shredded Instant Pot Chicken
- Andouille Cajun Soup
- Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
- Loaded Potato Frittata
- Pepperoni Pizza Muffins
- Strawberry Crepes
- Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Homemade Biscuit Donuts
Don't see anything you might like on this list?!
Check out the complete $5 Dinners Recipe Index, or check our the web app we have for creating your own weekly meal plan!
And that's that for this week, Indiana Jones!
Be blessed!
xo
Erin
P.S. Reply and let me know how you prefer to "summer-proof" your kitchen!!!
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