A long holiday awaits us, and we’re kicking it off the only way we know how: with delicious, seasonal eats. But we don’t mean humdrum hot dogs and basic burgers. Read on for seven dinners to cook this week that will make you rethink Fourth of July fare, from a budget-friendly twist on lobster rolls to vegan tacos that even meat lovers will adore.
Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (July 3 – 9)
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Published Jun 29, 2023
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Shopping List
Produce
11 cloves garlic
2 pounds cherry tomatoes
6 ears corn
2 red onions
2 lemons
2 stalks celery
8 tomatoes
7 ounces mixed color, vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
6 limes
1 sweet onion
1 European cucumber
8 Boston lettuce leaves
1 medium cauliflower
1 pound jicama
3 medium carrots
2 jalapeños
2 bunches basil
4 bunches cilantro
3 bunches parsley
1 bunch oregano
1 bunch dill
2 bunches chives
1 bunch mint
Meat
1½ pounds beef tenderloin
1 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp
3 large eggs
1 pound ground turkey
Dairy
8 ounces burrata cheese
1 stick unsalted butter
2 large balls fresh mozzarella cheese
5 ounces sour cream
4 ounces milk
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese, for serving
10 ounces Greek yogurt
6 ounces unsweetened nondairy milk (such as cashew milk, oat milk or almond milk)
Vegan butter
Grains
10 ounces dried long pasta (such as bucatini or spaghetti)
4 split-top rolls
1 loaf ciabatta bread
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Soft corn tortillas, for serving
Canned and Packaged Goods
4 ounces breadcrumbs
6 ounces panko breadcrumbs
3 Medjool dates
6 ounces hemp seeds
Pantry Ingredients: kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, flaky salt, crushed red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, all-purpose flour, baking soda, vegetable oil, dried oregano, onion powder, smoked paprika, hot sauce, coconut sugar, nutritional yeast, ground cumin
Tuesday: Steak Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce
Fire up the coals for an epic Fourth of July spread starring these charred steak skewers, served with zippy chimichurri sauce for dipping. Plate them with potato salad, tangy coleslaw, mac and cheese and your go-to summer spritz.
Wednesday: Shrimp Rolls with New England–Style Dressing
Lobster? In this economy? Save on your grocery budget by substituting shrimp in the classic summer sammy—it still has the creamy-yet-light mayo dressing, buttery buns and fresh herbs you crave. Finish each roll with minced chives and a spritz of lemon. (Hot tip: Frozen shrimp is usually cheaper than fresh.)
Thursday: All-Year-Round Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Any salad that puts bread and cheese center stage is one after our own heart. Here, torn ciabatta, summer tomatoes and pantry staples unite to create one of the easiest sheet pan dinners you’ll ever fall for. Serve the dish with fresh basil atop a bed of dressed greens.
Friday: Corn Fritters with Elote Dip
Cheesy, sweet-and-savory corn fritters meet tangy, citrusy sour cream dip—need we say more? You’ll want to bookmark this hearty recipe for future use, since you can prepare it in the off-season with canned or frozen kernels whenever you’re craving a taste of summer.
Saturday: Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Sunday: Crispy, Spicy Cauliflower Tacos with Jicama-Carrot Slaw
Vegans and meat lovers alike will ask for seconds of these handhelds, crowned with dairy-free cilantro crema and refreshing veggie slaw. To prepare them as efficiently as possible, start by roasting the cauliflower, then mix the slaw. Once the cauliflower is doused in hot sauce and back in the the oven, finish up the crema.
Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.
