This dinner is a segue into fall. The lamb is earthy and evokes deep summer, while the heirloom carrots foreshadow the cool and fragrant months to come with just a hint of warm spices and maple. Crispy smashed potatoes are comforting yet not too rich, and the bright peppery arugula salad provides a welcome jolt of acidity to balance this rich and flavorful meal.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
For me, this dessert evokes the magic of the deep summers of my childhood – fresh rhubarb, cut straight from the garden and luscious, ripe strawberries pulled fresh from the vine, still warm from the blazing summer sun. I was fortunate enough to have both growing up in the small New England town of Boxborough, where I spent what seemed like endless summers helping out in my dad’s garden, catching fireflies, and sleeping out on the porch listening to the symphony of crickets as I fell asleep. This dessert reminds me of those days.
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This fragrant, firey chicken can be yours within an hour of coming home from work, as long as you’re willing to do about 15 minutes of prep the night before. Marinate overnight for best results – then just grill it up and enjoy. Serve with Mango Avocado Salsa, and white rice for a healthy, delicious meal.
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Jumbo shrimp in a marinade of pesto, saffron, and garlic aioli, get a quick walk across a hot grill, and are then served with fresh heirloom tomatoes to evoke the sensation of deep summer. The mint and pistachios, while not traditional in pesto, add a freshness that pairs perfectly with a hot summer night and a crisp, chilled white wine.
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This simple but delicious weeknight dinner takes around 30 minutes to make, but feels luxurious enough for a weekend. Pair it with some roasted asparagus (which you can do on the same sheet pan if you like), and rice pilaf. This works equally well on a hot grill, just in case you’re not in the mood to use your oven in the middle of the summer.
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