Chicken:
Saucy Kansas City Style BBQ Chicken (F) (GF,NF,SF) **PC
Kansas City, MO, is the melting pot of BBQ. No meat is off-limits, and it is all slathered with a sweet, peppery sauce after a long, slow smoke. We use bone-in chicken thighs and legs for this dish please specify if you would like white meat. Option: We can leave the chicken uncooked and you can grill it yourself.
Recommended pairing: Southern BBQ Baked Beans
 
Pork:
Hawaiian Pork Spareribs Pupu (F) (GF,NF)
I know. A funny name for a scrumptious spare rib recipe! I vacationed many times in Hawaii when I was living in California and I loved that dish. Call it a diet version of spareribs! The ribs are first cooked in a broth with ginger, garlic, and a touch of five-spice. They lose a lot of their fat content in the process. Then, we smother them with and Hawaiian BBQ sauce and cook in the oven until tender and falling off the bone!
Recommended pairing: Veggie Kabobs w/ Fresh Corn Relish
 
Seafood: 
Asian Salmon Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce (F) (NF) **PC *CONTAINS SESAME
Those salmon patties are infused with scallion, cilantro, lime juice, a touch of light-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, jalapeno, and coated with a panko-sesame seeds mixture. 
Recommended pairing: Vegetable Pad Thai
 
Something Simple:
Macaroni Salad with Yellow Tail Tuna, Lemon & Herbs (NF,SF) **PC
The traditional elements of a Macaroni salad have been preserved — elbow macaroni and a light touch of mayonnaise — but they have been bolstered by bright flavors: lemon zest, tangy capers and pickles, crunchy celery, freshly pan seared tuna, and tons of fresh herbs. It goes lighter on mayonnaise than traditional recipes, swapping in tangy buttermilk for a dressing that is more glossy than gloopy. It can be served straight from the fridge or at room temperature.
Recommended pairing: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
 
Something Simple !!:
Turkey Sloppy Joe Melts (NF,SF) 
Kid and adult approved. 
Recommended pairing: Lemony Grilled Broccoli 
 
 
 
SIDES:
 
Southern BBQ Baked Beans (F) (GF,NF)
Southern style Homemade Baked Beans in a thick, rich savory sauce with a perfect balance of sweet and a hint of tang. Contains bacon but we can prepare without if you like!
 
Veggie Kebabs with Fresh Corn Relish (GF,DF,NF)
An early taste of summer in your plate! Marinated zucchini, red onion, cherry tomato, mushroom and bell pepper threaded on a skewer and lightly grilled. Easy to reheat and you top with a lovely corn relish.
 
Vegetable Pad Thai (F) (GF)
You will love this recipe with its bright, crisp-tender snow peas, carrots, garlic, and scallions! We toss it all in a traditional Pad Thai sauce and top it off with scrambled eggs and sesame seeds. 
 
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (F) (NF,SF)
This family favorite is sweet and tart, chock-full of berries and rhubarb and topped with a thick crust. Make sure that you have some Vanilla ice cream in your freezer.
 
Lemony Grilled Broccoli  (GF,DF,NF,SF)
The char from the grilling of the broccoli and the burst of freshness from the lemon are the perfect duo!
 
 
 
(F) = you can freeze that dish if needed. My meals will last for 5-6 days and they don’t need to be frozen. I indicate which meals are freezable in case you want to save it for later.
 
ALLERGEN SYMBOL GUIDE:
-GF GLUTEN FREE
-DF DAIRY FREE
-NF NUT FREE
-SF SOY FREE