Summer weekends aren't meant to be complicated. They're suppose to be spent lounging by a pool or with your feet in the sand at the beach. So don't waste those moments sweating it out in the kitchen. Instead, opt for light, easy meals that you can throw together after you've spent the day having some serious summer fun:
Saturday Breakfast: Yogurt with Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts
Think a bowl of yogurt and fruit is too boring for Saturday morning? It's not when it's drizzled with rose water-infused honey. If you can't get your hands on fresh figs, swap in any summer fruit, whether it be mixed berries or sliced stone fruit.
Saturday Lunch: Cold Sesame Noodles with Summer Vegetables
Toss hearty buckwheat soba noodles with vegetables and a quick vinaigrette and you've got lunch. While perfect as is, feel free to add shredded rotisserie chicken or sliced grilled steak to the mix.
Saturday Dinner: Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
Lemony Salsa Verde sounds fancy so it must be complicated, right? Not at all. Mix together chopped green herbs, garlic, lemon, and olive oil and you've got one bright sauce for juicy, grilled scallops. Throw some vegetables on the grill while you're at it, pour yourself a glass of rosé, and you've got one killer meal.
Sunday Brunch: Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata
Serve this simple frittata alongside crispy bacon, crusty bread, and fresh fruit, and call it one awesome brunch. And if you have leftovers, you have lunch tomorrow.
Sunday Dinner: Grilled Chicken Tacos
Because honestly, everyone loves tacos. Grill up some chicken and onions, toss corn tortillas, sliced avocado, and store-bought salsa on the table, and let them (and you) have at it.
Sunday Dessert: Honey-Lemon Custard with Fruit
This creamy, cool custard relies on lemon juice instead of eggs or gelatin to help it set. Trust us, this easy dessert is one you'll make over and over again all summer long.
