1. National Panini Month Turkey Basil Pesto Panini
There’s something about a panini that makes even a turkey
sandwich feel special. Maybe it’s the buttery crust on the bread, maybe it’s
the melty cheese. The quality basil pesto doesn’t hurt either. Any way you
slice it, this sandwich rocks!
2. 2nd Full Week: Afternoon Tea Week Coronation Chicken Salad Tea Sandwich
Royalty approved, these curry and chutney chicken sandwiches
are a mainstay at classy afternoon teas in the UK. Pair with a pot of your
favorite tea and a sweet treat like macarons for a quick midweek tea party.
3. August 25: National Green Goddess Day Green Goddess Potato Salad
This potato version of the continually trending Green
Goddess salad is an upgrade, with tender potatoes, eggs, cucumbers and more
draped in a velvety, herby dressing.
4. August 22: National Bao Day Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bao Buns)
Don’t be intimidated by making these airy bread and pork
sandwiches. It’s actually easier than typical sandwich bread, and you can let
the pork do its thing in the meantime. With each bite, you’ll know it was worth
it.
5. August 19: National Potato Day Smashed Potatoes
For National Potato Day, let’s celebrate the best potatoes where they’re boiled, smashed and roasted to crispy heaven. Fries and mashed
can get in line behind this perfect preparation.
6. August 30: National Toasted Marshmallow Day Toasted Marshmallow Latte
This coffee is gussied up beyond belief with marshmallow
fluff, toasted marshmallow syrup, toasted marshmallows, chocolate syrup and graham crackers. It’s
like s’mores in a cup, but the best way to marshmallow.
7. August 18: National Fajita Day Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
You don’t need a sizzling skillet in a restaurant to enjoy
fajitas. You can make them at home and, even better, shortcut it on a baking
sheet.
8. August 12: National Gooey Butter Cake Day Gooey Butter Cake
If you’re not from St. Louis, you may not know what gooey
butter cake is, nor feel the need to celebrate it. This buttery cake recipe
deserves recognition, so celebrate with this easy recipe.
9. August 11: National Raspberry Tart Day Raspberry Custard Tart
Sure, twist our arm on this one. It’s a great way to use
up the last of the summer berries, and it’s quick enough to bake up a custardy
tart. And it’s so pretty too — a winner of a holiday.
10. August 20: National Hawaiian Pizza Day Hawaiian Pizza
Calm down, it’s just a pizza with pineapple on it. It’s
not that serious. Think of this pizza as a side quest to Hawaii, and maybe you can make peace with the idea of it because it actually goes well
together.