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Week of June 2, 2014 - Weekly Meal Ideas

This week includes some great-tasting REAL meal ideas!  (Do we say that every week?)  Of course, we think all of the meal ideas taste great, but it is difficult to pick a favorite this week!  The Simple Linguine with Tomatoes, Zucchini and Herbs is absolutely delicious and the perfect example of how simple it can be to make something delicious with a few REAL ingredients!  There are several others I keep thinking about and can’t wait to make again – the Spicy Orange Beef and Broccoli, the Thai Curry Sauce with Roasted Veggies, and the Corn and Radish Salad are all incredibly good!  A great thing about the Thai Curry Sauce is you could also serve it over chicken, fish or pasta.

We had a WOW! moment with one of the meal ideas for this week – grilled turnips!  I know you are thinking “turnips?”  Yes!  I’ll admit, I was never a big turnip fan…until we found this recipe!  Grilling the turnips brings out their sweetness and the garlic, parsley and olive oil drizzled over them when they come off the grill – WOW!  They are fantastic – so my perception of turnips has completely changed!  I hope you have a chance to try them (hopefully, using some fresh turnips from the farmer’s market)!


THE REAL DEALS!

Beyond Napa at Rock Island Studios is the newest partner to join the Get REAL Wichita family!  If you have never been to this intimate little wine shop in Old Town, you should really check it out!  They have wines produced from small vineyards all over the world!  And they will take great care of you — their goal is to send you home happy with a quality wine perfectly suited to you and your REAL meals!  Plus, their prices are very reasonable – many wines are between $10-$24!  They have even provided wine pairing suggestions for the meal ideas for this week, which you can find below!  Plus, you can use your Get REAL Wichita coupon for an exclusive discount on the suggested wines!  Please stop by and thank Don, Ruthanne and Shalonda for becoming part of the Get REAL Wichita family!

Make sure to visit the farmer’s market this Saturday morning – there are great deals going on at the Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market at 21st and Ridge!

  • Southwest Corner Farm has a great deal on fresh herbs!  Pick up a small pot and plant your own — then you can have fresh herbs at your fingertips all summer long!  Plus, their tomatoes are delicious and perfect for the Catfish Tacos with Tomato and Avocado Salsa and the Simple Linguine with Tomatoes, Zucchini and Herbs!
  • Graze the Prairie will have steak you can use for the Spicy Orange Beef and Broccoli!
  • Elm Lane Farm will have greens for the Catfish Tacos!
  • Phil’s Farm will have chicken for the Pineapple Mojito Chicken Bowls!
  • Plus the farmers will have fresh radishes, sugar snap peas, turnips and cherry tomatoes which will come in handy for the meal ideas this week!

Don’t forget to visit these Get REAL Wichita partners for other ingredients!

  • The Seafood Shop is the perfect place to pick up some fresh catfish for the Catfish Tacos with Tomato and Avocado Salsa!
  • Cow & Sow Deli and Market has some great fresh, local ingredients including produce, bread, meats and cheese.  Also, their deli has some great options…and don’t forget the lavender lemonade!  Plus, they have extended their hours for the summer (10:00am to 8:00pm).
  • Green Acres should have all the other ingredients you may not find at the farmer’s market!  Enjoy lunch at their deli too – of course with your Get REAL Wichita coupon!

We have several other excellent options for meals away from home – please support the Get REAL Wichita partners and enjoy a great-tasting REAL meal – you might find a new place you love!

Wine pairing suggestions from Beyond Napa at Rock Island Studios:

Spicy Orange Beef and Broccoli:  Kung Fu Girl Riesling from Washington

Catfish Tacos with Tomato and Avocado Salsa:  Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa

Pineapple Mojito Chicken Bowls:  Sunrise Farms Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, California

Thai Curry Sauce with Roasted Veggies:  Leitz Dry Riesling from Germany

Simple Linguine with Tomatoes, Zucchini and Herbs:  Dogajolo Red Blend from Italy