And don't forget to take some time to honor the memory of those who have served our country. Fly your flag, attend a parade or two, and savor this delicious food.
Friday Night Dinner
- Baked Omelet
Everybody has eggs and cheese on hand, so this super easy omelet is perfect for the end of a hard work week. - Creamy Lemon Salad Dressing
Served on a nice bagged salad. Making your own salad dressing is super easy and adds great flavor to bagged salads. - Strawberries with Chocolate Dip
Strawberries really are at their peak right now, so what better way to end the week than with this simple and luxurious dessert?
Saturday Breakfast
- Fresh orange juice
- Hot coffee
- Ham and Egg Cups
These little cups are a meal in one - for breakfast! Use your favorite cheese in this super easy recipe.
Saturday Lunch
- Wild Rice Sandwich Spread
A couple of sandwich spreads and a selection of breads and tortillas makes lunch a do-it-yourself buffet. - Spinach Pesto Spread
Add some sliced tomatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms to bread spread with this mixture for a fresh and delicious and healthy sandwich. - Potato chips
- The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies from my first cookbook are just perfect. They're tender, chewy, and crisp all at once.
Saturday Dinner
- Pesto Chicken Packets
Use the fresh asparagus that's so delicious in the market right now in this easy recipe. You could add more vegetables too; I'd add sliced mushrooms and yellow squash. - Basil Cheese Breadsticks
These fabulous breadsticks start with a loaf of sourdough bread. You have to try these! - Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie
Use some Chocolate Chip Cookies from lunch to make the crust for this decadent and super-easy pie.
Sunday Brunch
- Orange juice
- Coffee
- Stuffed French Toast Bake
If you can find other flavors of cream cheese, think about using them in this delicious recipe. Then offer a syrup made with the same fruit! - Honey Lime Fruit Salad Dressing
Served with green fruits, like grapes, kiwi, and honeydew melon.
Sunday Dinner
- Caesar Chicken Salad
Marinate chicken breasts in Caesar salad dressing and grill them to top romaine lettuce; what a simple and brilliant idea. - Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Your favorite spring and summer vegetables take on a sweet and smoky taste when cooked to perfection on the grill. - Strawberry Cream Dessert
This delicious and refreshing dessert is so easy to make, and it serves a crowd. You can freeze it, too, for a super-cold treat.
Monday Breakfast
- Orange juice
- Coffee
- Dutch Pancake
Make a large puffy pancake in the oven and you won't have to stand at the stove flipping while everybody else is eating! - Apple Glazed Sausage and Bacon
The combination of flavors and textures in this simple recipe are simply superb.
Monday Lunch
- All-American Burger
Whether you're grilling in your backyard or in a state park, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying lunch. Be sure to have ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce on hand! - Carrot Pineapple Freeze
This make-ahead salad is perfect for a picnic. Freeze individual portions in muffin paper liners for a portable treat. - Crispy Skillet Cookies
I love these old-fashioned cookies with the crisp and creamy texture. Save some for school lunchboxes on Tuesday.
Monday Dinner
- Grilled Garlic Steak Salad
There's something so satisfying about hot and cold salads. You can add any vegetable you'd like to this easy recipe. - Grilled Cheese Bread
Three kinds of cheese make this fabulous bread delicious, a perfect complement to the salad. - Marinated Fruit Salad
I love this fresh, sweet, and healthy salad. Use your favorite fruits. - Grilled Pineapple
If you haven't tried grilled pineapple, now is the time! It's sweet, smoky, juicy, and delicious.
