What to Cook This Week (June 30 – July 6)
Easy Summer Meals + 4th of July Favorites
It’s the week of red, white, and BBQ—and whether you're planning a full celebration or keeping it simple with family at home, summer meals this week call for easy prep, fresh flavors, and just a little sparkle.
From make-ahead dishes to no-bake treats, here are 4th of July recipes I love—and easy weeknight dinners to carry you through the rest of the week.
What to Make This Week
🇺🇸 4th of July Favorites
Grilled Baby Back Ribs – tender, spiced, fall off the bone
Classic Macaroni Salad – creamy and nostalgic
Red, White & Blueberry Fruit Salad – festive and fresh
No-Bake S'mores Icebox Cake – a cool twist on a summer favorite
Southern Sweet Tea – my go-to for warm weather sipping
🥗 Easy Meals for the Rest of the Week
Shrimp Pasta with Garlic and Lemon – light and summery
Cold Cucumber Soup – perfect for hot evenings
5 Minute Salmon Bowl — no-cook and ready in minutes
Asian Coleslaw with Grilled Chicken – crunchy, cool, and quick
Easy Greek Souvlaki – easy to grill and picnic-perfect
🌿 From the Pantry (or Farmers’ Market):
If you're making a grocery run this week, don’t forget:
Cucumbers, berries, corn, cherry tomatoes, lemons, and fresh herbs
A pack of skewers and extra marshmallows, just in case
✨ One Simple Thing: Keep the pitcher full
When entertaining this week, fill a pitcher in the morning with your favorite iced tea or lemonade—add citrus slices or mint—and keep it chilled for guests (and yourself!). Hospitality doesn’t have to be complicated.
💬 Quote of the Week
“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.”
— Ronald Reagan