Weekly Newsletter - 6.13.25
NEW Recipes, Things We Love, Father's Day Recipes + Erin's meal plan!
Hi Friend! It is Father’s Day weekend and we are so excited to celebrate all the Father’s and Father figures in our lives on Sunday. The men that we adore, love nothing more than enjoying some good food with a lot of laughter, so that is exactly what we will be doing.
Below you will find some brand new recipes, including a delicious bourbon cocktail, plus a few more options below for your weekend celebrations. Also, we love to menu plan early, so we are already thinking ahead to the 4th of July. We put a very quick poll below to see what kind of recipes you will need for your Independence Day celebrations. So, please respond and we will help you out! Thanks for being here!
NEW RECIPES! What We’ve Been Cooking
Chicken Caesar Smash Burger Taco - It is time to turn a juicy chicken burger into a smash burger taco! They will be ready to eat in 20 minutes with a cook time of less than 5 minutes.
Cucumber Chickpea Salad - This no-cook summer salad comes together in 15 minutes and can be made in advance! It's an easy one to double when you're feeding a crowd or just want a healthy option to munch on all week long.
Strawberry Basil Kentucky Buck - So light and refreshing, perfect for the summer. Only 5 simple ingredients, including a homemade strawberry simple syrup, and you will definitely be making it on repeat!
Leslie says, “I really like this sauce. So much better to make it homemade. So yummy. I made a chicken teriyaki skillet dinner and it was perfect. This is a keeper.”
What We Are Loving
My Blackstone Griddle - we have the table-top option and LOVE IT! We place it on this rolling shelf unit with the cover and place it below when we aren't using it and then we have an extra workspace by the grill/smoker!
Table Bug Fan - perfect for those summer cookouts!
Cookout Table Top Organizer - perfect to have on-the-ready to bring out to the table for outdoor eating!
That's It Bars - my kids really love these - especially the mango variety!
Unreal Candy - I love using these in our Monster Cookie Energy Bites!
ButcherBox - From June 8–16, new ButcherBox members can score an unbeatable deal: their choice of Flank Steak, Chicken Wings, or Salmon FREE in every box for a year—plus $80 off ($20 off each of their first four boxes). Just in time for Father’s Day!!
Exclusive Content This Week
This past Wednesday, our paid subscribers received a Budget-Friendly Meal Plan! If you received it, we hope you are loving this 5 dinner meal plan that can be made for just under $70. And if you are not yet a paid subscriber… now is the time!
This coming week Erin will be hosting another LIVE cooking show on Tuesday, June 17th! Plus, another exclusive recipe will be hitting your inbox for 30 Minute Ginger Peanut Chicken Rice Bowls. The perfect combination of fresh ingredients with a big flavor punch. Such a delicious dinner! Join as a paid subscriber to receive both of these, plus everything in our archives!
Father’s Day Recipes
Smoked Pork Shoulder - perfect for feeding a crowd at a Father’s Day celebration and if you don't have a smoker, try our Instant Pot Pork Shoulder or Sous Vide Pork Shoulder.
Warm + Buttery Grilled Crab Roll - don’t be intimidated, they are surprisingly easy to make and are a definite show-stopper!
Smoked Old Fashioned - or treat Dad to a fun and special cocktail on this special day!
What’s on Erin’s Menu Plan This Week
Want to know what is on my menu plan this week? Here are a few that made my list:
air fryer grilled cheese and tomato basil soup (because it was a random cold/windy/rainy summer day!)
zesty italian pasta salad + smash burger tacos - burger night is ALWAYS a hit!
easy avocado + brown rice bowls - you have been here a while, you know these are a go-to of mine! Kids love them and you can easily pop a protein in there if you want.
on-the-go dinner (eaten at a softball game) of sandwiches + leftovers! Because life is a little crazy right now!
Don’t Forget!
If you make a recipe from the site - make sure you leave rating and star review!! It helps my business SO much!
Coming Up!
On Monday, June 16th, ALL subscribers will receive an epic round-up of our favorite Sides that Slay! Perfect for thinking ahead to that 4th of July holiday coming up. P
lus, paid subscribers can enjoy another LIVE cooking show with Erin on Tuesday, June 17th at 12:00 Central Time! And another delicious exclusive recipe coming on Wednesday, June 18th - Ginger Peanut Chicken Rice Bowls. They are SO good!!
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Very excited for the cucumber chickpea salad! And thank you for all the great content! Happy summer!💛