FROM PALLETS TO PALATES
What do pallets and palates have to do with one another? Thanks to truckers moving pallets of fresh and packaged food across the country, our tasting palates wouldn’t be able to benefit from so many fresh ingredients on our tasty summer menus!
Summer is in mid swing so we’d like to honor all of the incredible efforts of the H&M Bay logistics teams working like gangbusters around the country (and world)! As we gather together again with friends, let’s raise a glass in thanks to their long hours and efforts. They keep our stores stocked so we can enjoy all the wonderful flavors summer has to offer. That being said, many of us are a bit out of practice when it comes to hosting! Fret not, as we’ve put together some fresh ideas for summer celebrations.
We hope these tasty recipes help keep you and your guests cool as a cucumber through these hot summer days. From meat-eaters to your plant-based friends, these bites are sure to delight even the most sophisticated palates!
SUMMER MENUS: APPETIZERS
Summer heat calls for cooler treats, which is why we’re starting out our recommendations with some unheated appetizers featuring fresh ingredients. Treat your guests to a delicious Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad, full of delicious summer fruits and balanced with feta cheese, for a no-fuss crowd pleaser. Want some deli meat mixed in? No problem! Try the simple-yet-irresistible Chorizo-and-Manchego Crostini recipe for a tasty appetizer sure to satisfy. Or, if you’re looking to impress with an innovative fruity and cheesy skewer, try this recipe for Melon, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewers that we’re confident will wow your friends (if you don’t eat them all on the way to serve them)!
SUMMER MENUS: BURGERS
For the main course, you can never go wrong with a classic American burger. This recipe includes sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon, and Pico de Gallo. Want a non-meat burger option? Sub in a Beyond Meat, Impossible, or other favorite veggie patty. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, roll up your sleeves and make your own plant-based burger with this delicious crowd favorite: The Best Veggie Burger.
SUMMER MENUS: SALADS
Not a burger fan? Try this savory 5 Ingredient Hummus Pasta for a simple yet impressive take on pasta. And, it can be paired with a healthy side like Green Beans with Crispy Chickpeas recipe. Your guests will be coming back for seconds. Guaranteed.
SUMMER MENUS: SWEETS
Moreover, every summer celebration needs a yummy dessert to top it off! We’ve got your sweet tooth covered with some fun ideas. For example, these patriotic Bomb Pop Cupcakes will be an instant crowd favorite, mimicking the classic Bomb Pop Popsicle flavors in a delectable treat. Or, if you’re feeling the heat, a nice cold Firecracker Milkshake will cool you down. Yet another option, try this highly-rated Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake to help you beat the heat.
WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR LOGISTICS TEAMS AND INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS
We couldn’t share all of these delicious recipes without giving thanks to the hardworking temp-controlled LTL truckers and logistics teams. These are the people responsible for getting these fresh ingredients and products to your local markets. As many people continue to embrace celebrating and joining together to break bread, the temperature-controlled transportation industry and independent truckers will continue to work hard. Let’s plan a meal today to celebrate all of the people who make these meals possible and all those care about!
