Cold Veggies In addition to Gazpacho or Cold Cucumber Soup, I like to serve sliced raw vegetables or veggie salads
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Leveled Up Smoothies or Milkshakes
Get creative with your smoothies. And call them milkshakes if your kids will take to that more. For milkshakes, you

Bagel Bar
No bagels? Use bread and have a toast bar! Anything goes, including: marinara/pizza sauce and mozzarella (and pepperoni?) Everything Bagel
Quesadillas
This is always my go-to when I’m scrambling for lunch. It supplements other leftovers OR can be standalone with some
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a summertime favorite in my home. I serve it with cheese, olives, bread or as a starter to

Tacos, Nachos and Tostadas
Two keys here: Don’t get caught up in fancy presentation. USE WHAT YOU HAVE. No lettuce? Fine. Radishes? OK. Corn?

Big Salad
Am I showing my age with the Seinfeld reference?! OK Salads are perfect for when it’s hot. But I know
Dipper/Snack Night
This was a favorite for my kids, but enjoyed by all. Think of an antipasto platter modified to fit your

Breakfast for Dinner
While I have a ton of ideas for homemade, healthy breakfasts here, for summer, let’s focus on these: Cottage Cheese
No-Cook, No/Low-Heat, No-Grill Meals for the Summer
Four “weeks” meal plan of creative meals to help you beat the heat RIGHT NOW! MOST of these don’t even