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Light & Fresh Grain-free Summer Menu

July 27, 2018 by Lovoni +

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A light & fresh grain-free summer menu for a relaxed evening of entertaining as you enjoy these warm nights. With lots of make-ahead elements this menu is perfect for entertaining:  3-Cheese Almond Rosemary Crackers, Spicy Pickled Shrimp, Herb Butter Roasted Chicken, Really Good Greek Salad & Brown Sugar Pavlovas & Rum Butter Peaches

With August looming, I thought it was time to share some hot weather recipes – a beautiful grain-free summer menu with lots of make-ahead components. I’ve been decidedly absent from Fresh Hunger for most of the summer. The cafe has kept me busy & my loving boy Finn has kidney disease. He needs to be hand fed & can’t be left alone. So if something hasn’t been Finn, cafe or family related in my life over the last couple of months, chances are it was dismissed or put to the bottom of the heap temporarily (sadly I’m in that pile). Today I’m blowing the dust off the blog & sharing a summery menu with you.

To start, something to enjoy with a cocktail or glass of bubbly – 3-Cheese Almond Rosemary Crackers. With a handful of ingredients these easy to make ‘crackers’ are delicious, crunchy, quick-cooking & grain free. Light & fresh grain-free summer menu

light & fresh grain-free summer menu

For an appy –  Spicy Pickled Shrimp. I could eat this every day & not get sick of it. Seafood such as shrimp, calamari & scallops are perfect to pickle. Essentially it’s a ‘quickle’ – a quick pickle. And it’s a perfect way to start a meal: light & fresh, the piquancy stimulates your taste buds getting you ready to chow-down on a fabulous meal. 

Light & fresh grain-free summer menu

Unless you’re a dedicated vegan, most of us love a good roast chook (chicken for you non-Aussies). I always spatchcock whole chickens before I roast them, which is as simple as removing the backbone & pushing on it to flatten. Then I spread a butter, garlic & fresh herb mixture between the skin & backbone. This serves double-duty; first, to keep the flesh moist & second to add flavor. This is a simple & effective way of creating an exceptional roast chicken meal. Grab the recipe here. 

Light & fresh grain-free summer menu

For the sides, I’m keeping it simple with a Really Good Greek Salad with sheep feta – so fresh & healthy. If you’re craving some taters then you’ll want to try this excellent roasted potato recipe.   

Light & fresh grain-free summer menu

Of course you can’t put together a gorgeous summery menu without a gorgeous summery fruit dessert to end the meal. Enter Brown Sugar Pavlovas with Rum Peaches. These individual pavs can be made a few days ahead of time. So can many components of this menu. That’s why I love it. It epitomizes summer with colorful, fresh veggies & fruits. I didn’t initially set out to share a grain-free menu, but through the sheer nature of the recipes, that’s how it ended. Whether you’re wheat, gluten or grain-free, you’ll love this menu. 

 

 

 

 

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#freshhunger #lovoni #foodstylist #foodstylingandphotography #recipedeveloper #nutritionist #shrimp #shrimprecipes #seafood #mango
Hoisin Beef Noodles. I mean, who doesn’t like a Hoisin Beef Noodles. I mean, who doesn’t like a midweek quickie!? These noodles are sticky, with a touch of sweetness, a little heat (add more heat if you’re like me & love things spicy) and take but mere minutes to cook. Head to freshhunger.com for the full recipe. I’ll also add it in comments below. 
https://freshhunger.com/2023/01/17/hoisin-beef-noodles/
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#freshhunger #eggnoodles #hoisin #slurping #foodstylist #foodstylingandphotography #lovoni #nutritionistapproved #eatyourveggies #5aday
30-Minute Creamy Chicken Chili - as the name sugge 30-Minute Creamy Chicken Chili - as the name suggests, this is comes together quickly & is perfect for using up leftover rotisserie or homemade roasted chicken. Wholesome & warming, freezes well. Perfect for a portable lunch or dinner served with a crisp green salad. 
Grab the link: https://freshhunger.com/2023/01/10/30-minute-creamy-chicken-chili/
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#chili #chilirecipe #whitebeans #whitebean #freshhunger #foodstylist #foodstyling #foodblogger #foodstylingandphotography #rotisserie #leftovers #freshhunger #lovoni
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As a new year lies before us & we can make it anything we want. So go forth how you want to continue. For me that’s with intent, small reasonable goals, simplifying home & life where possible & taking care of myself both my mental & physical health. 
Last year was a fucker, this year I’m taking care of me. We are nothing without our health. 
Happy 2023 to those who’ve stuck around with me, especially during my absence over the last 12 months, & to the newcomers who’ve joined the Fresh Hunger community. Thank you for your support. I’ve got some fun, helpful projects coming your way I can’t wait to share with you all. L xo
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#freshhunger #lovoni #brietarts #christmasappetizers #pastry #pastrylove #brie #bakedbrie #foodstylist #foodstyling #foodstylingandphotography #foodphotography
Pear & Ricotta Cake: it’s gluten-free with a bea Pear & Ricotta Cake: it’s gluten-free with a beautiful moist crumb, seasonal & festive. Serve it with a dollop of clotted cream & call it done! Add this dessert-like cake to your holiday menu. Click link in profile for the recipe. L xo

https://freshhunger.com/2022/12/06/pear-ricotta-cake/
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