What's for Dinner, simplified.

June 05, 2026

It’s summertime. 😎 And for us that means frequent grilling, Blackstone meals and food that can be cooked over a campfire!

Our menu for the next couple weeks includes some of those favorites. If you don’t have a Blackstone, just cook it on your stovetop like normal.

Hope you enjoy!

On The Menu

  1. Egg Roll in a Bowl | If You Give a Girl a Grill | 10 minutes

  2. Philly Cheesesteaks | A License to Grill | 20 minutes

  3. Jalapeno Lime Chicken & Corn | If You Give a Girl a Grill | 20 minutes

  4. Italian Sloppy Joes | If You Give a Girl a Grill | 15 minutes

  5. Grilled Kielbasa with Tortellini | Bites Haven | 15 minutes prep

  6. Best Grilled Cheeseburgers (trust us!) | Carlsbad Cravings | 40 minutes with Parmesan Fingerling Fries

  7. Teriyaki Chicken | Wendy Polisi | 30 minutes (serve with rice)

  8. Chopped Honey Buffalo Chicken Skewer Salad | Half-Baked Harvest | 40 minutes

  9. Crispy Poblano Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa | Kalefornia Kravings | 40 minutes

  10. Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa | Chelsea’s Messy Apron | 25 minutes

There is something special about summer meals…

We joined a few friends for a Sunday afternoon cookout, and I found myself manning the grill. The colors caught my eye first, as I loved the contrast of the colorful kebabs with the blue of the grill and the green of the yard behind.

Grocery List

PROTEIN
5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork or ground chicken
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb kielbasa
1½ lb thinly sliced steak
6 slices bacon

PRODUCE
5 white or yellow onions
2 red onions
4 bell peppers
2 poblano peppers
6 jalapeños
1 zucchini
1 package snap peas (8 oz)
1 package shredded carrots
1 bag shredded lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 slicing tomatoes
1 avocado
1 mango (or 2 if small)
3 oranges
7 limes
1 bunch green onions
2 bunches fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh dill
1 head garlic
1 small piece fresh ginger
5 ears corn

DAIRY / EGGS
1 dozen eggs (+1 egg yolk)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup crumbled blue cheese or cubed cheddar
6 slices cheddar or American cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup parmesan cheese

DELI / BAKERY
3 hoagie rolls
6 brioche hamburger buns
1 loaf French bread
1 package garlic toast

PANTRY / CANNED / GRAINS
1 2lb bag white rice
1 package cheese tortellini (9 oz)
1 jar marinara sauce
1 bag tortilla chips
1 package corn tortillas
1 package flour tortillas
1 carton chicken broth
1 carton soy sauce
mirin rice wine
cornstarch
pickled jalapeños
peperoncini
burger sauce of your choice
buffalo sauce or hot sauce

FROZEN
1 bag frozen french fries

SEASONINGS / SAUCES / OILS
salt
black pepper
seasoned salt
chili powder
smoked paprika
ground cumin
ground mustard
garlic powder
onion powder
dried oregano
Italian seasoning
sesame seeds
honey
white vinegar
rice vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
olive oil
vegetable oil
avocado oil
sesame oil
butter

OPTIONAL / TOPPINGS
dill pickles
shredded lettuce for serving
lime wedges for serving
salsa
guacamole
sliced avocado
extra parmesan cheese for garnish
tortilla chips for serving
spicy mayo
yum yum sauce
ginger soy glaze

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