"As always in August, my favorite farmers markets and farm stands have come to the rescue with all sorts of colorful, fresh and locally grown produce. Cooking and eating outdoors always puts people in a better mood. That's especially true when the menu is hyper-seasonal. There's something so special about enjoying foods that are only available for a few months or weeks each year - not just because they're flavorful, but also because they support local farmers. Often, they're also more affordable."
"The main attraction on this week's menu: a grilled chicken and vegetable entree that's so simple to prepare that you'll have time to make a homemade dessert. Start to finish, the dish takes only about 25 minutes once the grill is ready, and because all the ingredients are conveniently cooked together in tidy foil packets, there's very little cleanup. "Hobo meals," as these foil packets are sometimes called by campers, are great because they're as versatile as they are easy."
Late-summer farmers markets provide colorful, fresh, locally grown produce ideal for outdoor cooking. Grilled chicken and vegetable foil packets cook in about 25 minutes once the grill is ready and offer minimal cleanup. Foil-packet hobo meals are versatile; vegetables can be substituted and chicken cubed for faster cooking. An Americanized bruschetta showcases heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil as a flavorful starter. A peach dessert can bake while the main cooks for an easy finish. The menu highlights peak-season ingredients, supports local farmers, and delivers a nutritious, budget-friendly three-course meal suitable for a family of four.
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