I know I’m not alone on this one…when the summer rolls around, I tend to struggle with maintaining my creativity in the kitchen. The grill and I become B.F.F. and I wind up tossing a protein food source with a bunch of veggies and calling it a meal. Hence the reason I haven’t had too many food photos to share with you all.
You’ll see the pattern…
Salmon and veggies
Pork loin and veggies
Ground beef and veggies
A little redundant, right?
Less time in the kitchen means more time to be spent outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine!
However, I would like to step up my game just a little bit because I am getting pretty bored with my eats. So that is going to be my goal for the next couple of weeks: to amp up my food creativity level. The grill can still be my B.F.F., but it can serve for a more creative cooking vessel versus just grilling a piece of meat and calling it a day.
I am hoping to make up a batch of hippie loaf with a few modifications this week. Here’s to hoping!
What are your favorite meals to make in the summer? Do you feel your meals get a little redundant like mine?
Nothing wrong with some grillin’ in the summertime! 😉 I like sushi in the summer because you eat it cold. And I sometimes make dips like guac and salsa into dinner when I pair it with veggies for scoops instead of tortilla chips. Seafood in the summer is a must, too!
I love using veggies in replace of chips! Nothing wrong with some chips every once and while though too!
I am the exact opposite – summer allows me to have more time to cook up meals I have been hoarding on Pinterest. During the school year I just eating the same boring quick meals haha
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Ha ha yes! My Pinterest board is piling up. My inspiration is starting to build and I am actually preparing something creative for dinner tonight!
Honestly one of the best things I’ve had on the grill is a romain Caesar salad. Sounds bizzare but it is so delicious. Just grill a hearts of romaine (stalk? Whatever it’s called when its not all chopped) and do whatever toppings/dressing you want. The flavor of the grilled romaine is incredible!
I finally made hippie loaf for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I LOVED it!! I can’t wait to see some of your modifications.
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At least they are all healthy meals! I love the picture of Moose with the celery, so funny. I’m starting to become obsessed with German Shepherds now that Gigis gone because they remind me of her. I saw the Instagram photo of him with his front paws crossed and she used to sit like that all of the time. I thought it was because she was a lady, but that’s clearly not why. 😉
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German Shepherds are so loyal, funny, and loving. Are you thinking about getting another pup?
I think about getting another dog all of the time but we are currently renting a townhome with a ton of carpet so I worry about housebreaking a new dog. But if I did, I would try to find a German Shepherd or a mix like Gigi because she was incredibly loyal and so smart!
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Wow, I NEED to make your hippie loaf asap! Love the pic of your pup and celery. My pup doesnt like it, but goes nuts for carrots!
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Yea he really wasn’t into the celery at all, hence his facial expression.
I made a lot of smoothies in the summer. We grill lots of chicken too. I love to mix it up with different marinades. I also do a lot of salads and try to get creative with different toppings and fresh salad dressings. And when in doubt, spend more time on Pinterest! 😉
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Yes, Pinterest has been very helpful when I’m losing my creativity mojo!