It’s good to be home after a one and a half week vacation.

I missed my CSA vegetables. I also missed the internet and showering. We were up north canoeing on the Kickapoo River and kayaking on Lake Superior for a week and it was a really great trip—we put 1200 miles on our car and probably another 25 on our canoes/kayaks. Turns out, the latter aren’t the most efficient forms of transportation. Who knew?

I missed the last two CSA deliveries (don’t worry, the vegetables went to a good home), and now that I’m back, we’re in the midst of a summer squash and zucchini explosion. I’m pretty happy about it, plus all the other goodies in this week’s basket. Here’s what I’m dreaming about this week:

Red Cabbage

• Red Cabbage, Sweet Potato, and Chicken Stir Fry
• Red Cabbage and Sausage Soup
• Vegan Tempeh Tacos | The Live-In Kitchen

Summer Squash

• Grilled Summer Squash and Peaches with Blue Cheese and Herbs
• Roasted Summer Vegetable Soup
• Pisto Manchego

Garlic Scapes

• Roasted Summer Vegetable Soup
• Broccoli & Kohlrabi Salad | The Leek and the Carrot
• Just grill them for a minute or two after drizzling with olive oil and salt

Kale

• Spicy Salmon with Israeli Couscous and Chickpeas
• Kohlrabi and Kale Gnocchi
• Sesame Noodles with Kale and Mushrooms

Fennel

• Grilled Romaine, Charred Corn, Tomato and Fennel Salad
• Braised Fennel Wedges with Saffron and Tomatoes
• Roasted Chicken Thighs with Clementines and Fennel

Broccoli

• Brown Butter Broccoli Over Quinoa and Feta
• Broccoli Melt with Fried Egg | Naturally Ella
• Broccoli & Kohlrabi Salad | The Leek and the Carrot

Cucumbers

• Melon and Cucumber Salad with Toasted Almonds
• Smoky Beet and Lentil Salad
• Green on Green on Green Smoothie