85 Dinners You’ll Want To Make All Summer Long
Now that summer is finally here, don’t let its long hot days slip away without taking full advantage! This means lots of picnics, BBQs, and days at the beach, as well as making sure that even your mundane weeknight dinners are as summery as possible. We think there are a few must-haves to make a perfect summer meal: one, it’s gotta be quick and easy to make, and two, it’s gotta showcase all the best summer ingredients, from fruits and veggies to seafood. These 85 summer dinner recipes hit the mark.
When it’s hot out, the last thing you want to do is spend more time in a balmy kitchen. To help keep you cool, we’ve included a ton of recipes that use only one pot or pan (it isn’t fun to do lots of dishes in the summer either), and some that skip the oven altogether. Try our egg roll bowls, our summer bowtie pasta & chicken sausage skillet, our Peruvian-style chicken with green sauce, and more—they’re all super quick to come together, so you can spend more time enjoying the sunshine. Of course, it’s not summer if you’re not grilling as many of your meals as possible. That means burgers, hot dogs, and grilled vegetables, but also tons of other creative options too, like our grilled pizza, our grilled cod with romesco sauce, our grilled chicken salad, or our grilled pork tenderloin.
Nothing tastes better than a ripe, in-season piece of produce, and that’s never more true than during the summer. Tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and fruit like pineapples and peaches are truly mind-blowing this time of year, so we’ve highlighted some recipes to showcase their deliciousness. Looking for something protein heavy to fuel all your summer fun? The sweet-savory flavor combinations in our peach balsamic grilled chicken, our jerk shrimp & pineapple bowls, or our strawberry jalapeño chicken are just the thing. Looking for a pasta dish that'll please the whole family? Try our mac & cheese zucchini boats, our caramelized lemon & zucchini pasta, our creamy corn pasta, or our cherry tomato pasta.
For more ways to avoid your kitchen this summer, check out our Instant Pot and air fryer dinner ideas, as well as our favorite weeknight dinners on the grill (including foil packs!). And don’t forget about summer cocktails and summer desserts too.
Strawberry Jalapeño Chicken
Seasoned chicken breast gets pan-seared until golden brown, smothered in a strawberry chipotle sauce, and topped with fresh strawberry-jalapeño salsa to create this playful, bright dish. Sweet-and-spicy lovers, this is bound to become your summertime go-to.
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Mediterranean Pizza
The classic dough and sauce in this pizza are swapped out for alternatives (including an infused oil) to create a lighter pie. Topped with plenty of Mediterranean-inspired veggies, marinated olives, and crumbled feta, this flavor-packed pizza is worthy of any summer dinner or pre-party appetizer.
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Steak Kebab Bowls
Nothing screams summer quite like rainbow veggie kebabs dotted with succulent cubes of marinated steak, charred to perfection over the grill. We complete this dish by resting the kebabs over a bed of crunchy spinach and cucumber salad tossed in a garlicky tahini dressing, plus a pile of herby orzo.
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Grilled Chicken Salad
We stuffed this salad to the gills with some of our go-to toppings. Cucumbers, tomato, feta, olives, and avocado combine to create a Mediterranean-inspired salad that may just be your go-to light summer dinner from here on out.
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Creamy Chicken & Corn Skillet
With toasty corn kernels, crisp, smoky bacon, and a creamy, herby sauce, this simple skillet dinner proves that there's nothing this summery duo can’t do. Since the chicken and corn are so hearty on their own, all you’ll need to complete the meal is a side of sautéed spinach or your favorite grilled veggie.
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Egg Roll Bowls
If you're a fan of crispy savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version your dream healthy dinner. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour.
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Summer Squash Sheet-Pan Tacos
Put squash, hummus, and pickled shallots in front of us, and we'll make one mean taco. These vegetarian tacos have layers of tender summer squash (imagine them picked right from the garden), whipped garlicky hummus, smoky tahini sauce, and za’atar pickled shallots layered in warm corn tortillas.Get the Summer Squash Sheet Pan Tacos recipe.
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Blackberry Chicken Salad
Full, hearty salads that make a great meal are something we crave on the regular, and that means no boring ones allowed. This one has all of the important components: a well-seasoned protein, creamy feta, a little crunch from toasted walnuts, and a burst of sweetness from juicy blackberries.
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Summer Bowtie Pasta & Chicken Sausage Skillet Bake
We believe that summer dinners should be both quick and easy, so this skillet pasta dinner requires just a handful of ingredients—bowtie pasta, marinara sauce, chicken sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, spinach... SO EASY.
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Chicken & Broccoli
This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of ginger and garlic for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out. This dish comes together in 20 minutes with minimal prep work too. Win win!
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Blackened Shrimp Bowls
If you're looking for summer in a meal, turn to these blackened shrimp bowls. Not only are they delicious, these bowls are also a filling powerhouse, and are ripe for improvisation—try swapping in guac instead of avocadoes, corn salsa instead of grilled corn, or a different protein than shrimp... anything goes!
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Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls
The beauty about this bowl is that it's infinitely adaptable. You can roast just about any veggie, use any number of toppings, and it'll taste amazing in this recipe. The only thing we might insist you must keep on the bowl is the incredible peanut butter dressing.
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Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce
Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. This weeknight-friendly adaptation leans instead on quick-cooking, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Pair it with classic aji verde and a refreshing pisco sour for an exciting dinner that looks as good as it tastes.
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Veggie Burgers
Veggie burgers might seem like the obligatory vegetarian alternative at a grill-out, but that doesn’t mean they can’t taste glorious in their own right. Whether charred on the grill or cooked to caramelized perfection in a cast-iron pan, these veggie burgers will make even meat lovers decide to go meatless for a meal.
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Grilled Steak Salad
This salad is simple and exceptional, thanks to its star ingredient—ribeye steak. You’ll grill it (and red onions), then combine it with cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, basil, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic dressing, turning it into the kind of impressive-but-secretly-easy dish you’ll be making all the time.
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Grilled Pizza
Here's our #1 tip for success for this pizza: Prep everything you are going to need before you start grilling. Have everything ready and near you so that as soon as you flip the pizza crust, you can start topping and pull your pizza off the grill as soon as it's done.
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Grilled Cod With Romesco Sauce
We won't say no to grilled burgers or hot dogs, but we think grilled fish is a pretty unbeatable summertime dinner too. Our romesco yields a generous 1 1/2 cups sauce, enough to serve with the cod and still have leftovers to toss with grilled vegetables or spread on grilled chicken.
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Cherry Tomato Pasta
This recipe is proof that a killer tomato sauce doesn’t need a long simmer on the stovetop—this one concentrates the cherry tomatoes' flavor through bursting them in the skillet, along with tomato paste that intensifies the tomato flavor while also adding umami. Yum!
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Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
While we've got plenty of weeknight chicken dinners in our arsenal, this bruschetta grilled chicken is one of our favorite ways to celebrate fresh summer flavors all season long. Whether you've got extra bruschetta on hand or are making it special, using it as an extra-flavorful boost to your main course is always a good idea.
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Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
This recipe takes some time and patience, but it's just about the prettiest "pasta" dish you'll ever see. If you have mandoline, use it to make the zoodles; if you don't, practice your knife skills. 😉
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Caprese Chicken Saltimbocca
Glance at the ingredient list for this Caprese chicken saltimbocca recipe, and it reads like an all-star roster of deliciousness—prosciutto and chicken? Present. Ciliegine (aka, tiny balls of mozzarella) and juicy cherry tomatoes? They're here too. Finally, the dynamic duo of basil leaves and balsamic vinegar enhance the Italian flavors. 😍
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Ultimate Veggie Sandwich
There's something so special and refreshing about a sandwich that is absolutely packed to the gills with veggies. The miso-glazed eggplant here will knock your socks off (especially paired with the avocado spread and creamy hummus that holds the whole thing together.
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Miso Salmon & Farro Bowls
Meal prep your way to grain bowl greatness with this recipe featuring some new faves, miso and farro. Miso has toasty, savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair well with hearty fish like salmon, while the dense, chewy grains have a more interesting texture than average rice or quinoa.
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Thai Sweet Chili Turkey Burgers
A classic beef cheeseburger will always have its place in our hearts, but sometimes you gotta branch out of your standard burger operation and switch up the flavor palate. This Thai-inspired sweet chili turkey burger is just the break from boring you’ve been waiting for.
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Mahi Mahi Tacos
Being a meaty, tender fish, mahi mahi stands up well to the grill and is even better when marinated. Throw the fish on a tortilla with some spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa, and you'll have an amazing summer taco night.
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Caramelized Lemon & Zucchini Pasta
This is our “I feel like cooking with a glass of wine in hand” pasta. The sauce is simple, which lets the caramelized lemons do the heavy lifting. Boiling them first will help get rid of the excess bitterness, and you can use the same pot of water to cook your pasta in, so really, it barely feels like an extra step.
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Creamy Corn Pasta
Don’t be fooled by the name—this pasta has no cream. Instead, you’ll puree fresh corn, sautéed garlic, and scallions into a luscious sauce that’s topped with Parmesan, basil, and even more corn. With just these few ingredients, you can have a crowd-pleasing pasta dish on the table in only about 30 minutes.
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One-Pot Shawarma Chicken & Orzo Skillet
This easy one-pot chicken dinner has got it all: protein, carbs, and fresh veggies all in one skillet. The flavors in this recipe take their cues from shawarma, the popular Levantine dish that features thin cuts of seasoned meat, so serve it alongside other Middle Eastern-inspired sauces on the side, like tzatziki, tahini sauce, or baba ghanoush.
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Tofu Banh Mi
In this meat-free Vietnamese classic, the pressed tofu marinates twice: once quickly before cooking so it doesn’t soak up too much liquid, and again after it’s cooked to flavor it through. A French baguette will do the job, but getting your hands on an airier, lighter, thin-and-crisp-crusted Vietnamese baguette is the ultimate.
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Peach Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Grilling fruit will bring out its juicy sweetness, and while you can always go the sweet route with your grilled peaches (pair them with ice cream, trust us), they're just as good paired with this sweet and tangy balsamic chicken.
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
We’re pretty much always down to eat some Buffalo wings, but while they’re a game day MUST, they don’t always fit into our day to day meal plans. Instead we’ve taken the buttery, spicy flavor combination and added it to these lettuce wraps for an easy and flavorful low-carb meal.
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Falafel Chickpea Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Here, all the spicy, garlicky flavors of your favorite falafel sandwich get deconstructed and stuffed inside bell peppers. It's the vegetarian version of classic stuffed peppers that we're putting in regular rotation.
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Skillet Eggplant Parm
This dish has all the eggplant Parm flavors you love—including sliced rounds of tender eggplant, tangy marinara sauce, and plenty of cheese. Instead of breading each slice of eggplant, though, you'll top the entire skillet with panko bread crumbs, making it easy and light enough for a weeknight dinner this summer.
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Steak Grain Bowl
A double-purpose chimichurri acts as a marinade for the steak and a finishing sauce for these bowls; the not-too-spicy jalapeño sauce provides a tangy, creamy counterpoint—plus, its versatility means it can go on anything and everything (read: make extra, and put it on everything).
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BBQ Chicken Salad
Some salads are sides, but not this one: in it, juicy grilled BBQ chicken sits alongside festive South-of-the-border-inspired toppings like black beans, corn, cheese, and tortilla strips. Put that on top of some crunchy romaine and drizzle it with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing for a salad that's sure to impress.
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Jalapeño Citrus Salmon
This citrus salmon has tons of flavor from simple ingredients—we used oranges and limes, but use lemons, grapefruits, and blood oranges if you have them. As the salmon bakes, the juices start to turn into a syrupy-sweet honey sauce that creates a perfect glaze over the salmon.
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Sweet Corn Shrimp & Rice Skillet
This light but satisfying dinner starts with a vibrant sauce made with some of our favorite sunny, bright flavors: sweet bell pepper, nutty white miso, and earthy turmeric, along with plenty of garlic and ginger. Topped with garlicky sautéed shrimp, this meal is complete with protein, carb, and plenty of veg.
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Creamy Tomato Pasta With Burrata
A pasta sauce is made even better with a bit of cream and a delicious topping of burrata. The cherry tomatoes add a bit of sweetness to the sauce and make it feel fresher. It tastes too good to be as easy as it is, and that’s just what we want for a weeknight pasta dinner.
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Nashville Hot Cauliflower
Nashville hot chicken may be king in the land of regional American food, but Nashville hot cauliflower is coming to steal the crown. Coated in hot sauce-spiked buttermilk batter, fried to golden brown perfection, and drizzled with the iconic spicy oil, this vegetarian dinner is crispy, flavorful, and so delicious.w
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Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet With Corn & Tomato
This dish is like summer in a skillet, thanks to just-burst cherry tomatoes, kernels of sweet summer corn, and basil-topped chicken breasts. Definitely make sure to drizzle every last drop of the garlicky cream sauce over your plate!
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Firecracker Salmon
The sweet and spicy firecracker sauce here combines three fiery elements—sriracha, red pepper flakes, and fresh ginger—for a layered approach to heat. Served here with salmon, the firecracker sauce would also be delicious on grilled shrimp, baked tofu, or baked chicken breasts.
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Grilled Tri-Tip
Tri-tip roast is an ideal and underrated cut of beef that boasts a special combination of tenderness and fat marbling. It grills up pretty quickly and is excellent for feeding a crowd—turn it into tacos, serve it with grilled veggies, turn it into steak grain bowls...anything goes!
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Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas
Craving homemade enchiladas and being in a hurry aren't really compatible since the classic Mexican dish requires many steps and a fair amount of time. Enter this recipe, which is a quick take on the dish that comes together in just one skillet.
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Mac & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Here’s one way to get more veggies into picky eaters’ mouths: Score and scoop out zucchini pulp, chop and cook it down with spices into a cream sauce, then incorporate it into good ol’ kid-approved mac & cheese.
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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
If you can't get enough of the fresh flavors of bruschetta, get ready to meet your new favorite weeknight dinner. This 30-minute (!!) chicken pasta—loaded with cherry tomatoes, basil, and Parm—brings the summer vibes every time it's served.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Thanks to a magical combination of brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and lemon zest, this grilled tenderloin is one of our all-time favorite pork recipes. Round out the meal with some grilled vegetables like asparagus or zucchini to create a dynamite summer dinner.
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Spinach-Artichoke Flatbread
This recipe turns our favorite spinach & artichoke dip into an easy yet elegant dinner in the form of a flatbread pizza that’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve to guests.
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Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine
Creamy, smoky, and spicy, this comforting shrimp pasta is low effort, high reward. Thanks to store-bought roasted peppers, very little active cooking time is required too. Though you totally could roast your own peppers, we actually preferred the jarred version rather than homemade roasted peppers while testing this recipe!
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Harissa Grilled Chicken
In the world of powerhouse pantry staples, harissa is a flavor bomb. We’re no strangers to its magic here at Delish—we've already stirred it into clams and aioli, and used it to spice up turkey breast and meatballs—and now we’re tapping it again for this easy, throw-together marinade for grilled chicken.
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Garlicky Feta Eggplant Pasta
This simple summery pasta has it all: tender, garlicky morsels of eggplant, a cheesy panko topping, and lots of fresh basil. Just add your favorite pasta and you've got dinner!
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Honey-Glazed Pork Chops With Mango Salsa
Perhaps pork chops are part of your regular rotation, but you're sick of pairing them with apples or potatoes. Fear not: This sticky-sweet, mango salsa-topped recipe is here to shake things up with a flavor explosion that's perfect for summer.
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Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Bowl
Long live the pineapple bowl. It's a super-cute and fun way to serve dinner, AND it guarantees that your meal is going to be loaded with plenty of fresh, delicious pineapple. In this case, we’ve got jerk-marinated shrimp, sweet peppers, and a sweet and spicy glaze you'll love.
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Pimento Cheesesteaks
If you love a gooey sandwich melt and are as obsessed with pimento cheese as we are, these cheesesteaks loaded with thinly sliced steak, peppers & onions, and smothered with melted pimento cheese are calling your name.
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Pesto Chicken
Looking for an easy date night dinner to impress? Look no further than this cheesy pesto chicken. Ready in under an hour, this chicken breast recipe gets a flavorful upgrade with homemade pesto and melty cheese. This dish is extremely versatile with what’s in season and your desired effort level, so make it your own.
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Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken
Get these spicy coconut chicken thighs on the grill ASAP, you won’t regret it. They're insanely tender thanks to a tasty duo of coconut milk and tenderizing pineapple juice in the marinade.
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Shortcut BBQ Ribs
No one has the time to cook ribs for hours. That's why this crazy shortcut to BBQ grilled ribs is the greatest: It may seem a little odd, but boiling ribs first helps tenderize the meat before grilling. Trust us, this lets you skip the low and slow cook time in the oven or smoker, and they still turn out extra delicious.
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Chicken Tacos
We say the more toppings the merrier. We like our chicken tacos topped with red onion (pickled onions would be great too), avocado, cilantro, and cheese. Pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, or some crushed corn chips would also be delicious, so have fun with it!
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California Grilled Chicken
♫ California looove...♫ Balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning come together here for a lovely marinade that goes perfectly with in-season tomatoes and creamy avocado.
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Garlicky Shrimp Zucchini Boats
When you're craving pasta, but want a lighter dinner, these zucchini boats are a great option. Sweet, juicy shrimp are bathed in a creamy tomato-Parmesan sauce, then baked with mozzarella until the umami skyrockets—the easy filling tastes almost like a creamy shrimp scampi.
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Carne Asada Tacos
This flavorful handheld food has it all—tender marinated skirt steak, an aromatic corn tortilla, and all of the classic street taco toppings. Served for lunch or dinner, these are delicious with a hearty side of refried beans and rice, or you can keep it light with corn salad.
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Fish Taco Bowls
When you’re craving the flavors and textures of a fish taco, but need some vegetables in your life, this recipe is perfect for you. Sweetness from the diced mango and creaminess from cool avocado blends perfectly with the drizzle of a spicy crema, making this summer salad an instant staple.
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BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches
The grill adds subtle, almost bacon-like smoky flavor to these tempeh steaks, but there's no meat in sight. Add a whiskey-infused homemade BBQ sauce, a cooling, creamy coleslaw, and a toasted buttered bun for the perfect summer sandwich.
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Turkey Zucchini Enchilada Casserole
There are few things zucchini can't do, it seems. From grilled zucchini to zucchini soup and zucchini lattice lasagna, you can use it in so many different ways. Here, the summer squash is standing in for corn tortillas in this savory turkey zucchini enchilada casserole recipe.
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Chicken Chowder Stuffed Zucchini
Using cooked rotisserie chicken, frozen corn, and sweet cherry tomatoes, you can have a summer chowder in under an hour, served in a crispy-tender zucchini boat. While bacon isn’t totally crucial in this dish, rendering it provides a salty, flavorful fat you can use to make this stuffed zucchini extra delicious.
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Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken
Pulled chicken is made so easy in the slow-cooker—this version includes brown sugar, a little Italian dressing, and bourbon for a bit of smokiness. You can definitely leave it out, but we think it's the best part. 😉 Dress these up with homemade coleslaw for the greatest dinner with zero effort.
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Tofu Stir Fry
For best results, use extra-firm tofu that has been frozen so it can absorb flavors more readily, and simmer the tofu in salted water briefly to make it hardier and less likely to crumble when jostled in the pan. Otherwise, the sky's the limit, so add your favorite veggies!
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Philly Cheesesteak Wraps
You won't miss the hoagie in these low-carb Philly Cheesesteak lettuce wraps. Yes, they're made with provolone—NOT traditional Cheez Whiz, but feel free to swap it out if you're a purist.
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Chicken Burgers
To spice things up a bit, these chicken patties are seasoned with smoked paprika and loaded with crunchy, bright coleslaw to really give beef burgers a run for their money. We then top 'em with creamy avocado slices, spicy fresh red onion, cheddar, and jalapeño before sandwiching all of it between buttery brioche buns for the ultimate bite.
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Lemon Butter Feta Chicken Pasta
A creamy, rich pasta sauce with fresh lemon and tangy feta and juicy chicken thighs all come together in one pot for a very simple but satisfying meal. It’s the even easier version of everyone’s favorite baked feta pasta that's perfect for summer.
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Chicken-Avocado Caprese Salad
To make this salad, we stuck with the simplicity of a Caprese, just adding grilled balsamic chicken, creamy avocado, and a little romaine for crunch. The result is a simple salad that is still refreshing and light, but also satisfying enough to be dinner all summer long.
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Taco Salad
When it comes to healthy salads, none are more hearty than a taco salad. Load it up with veggies, cheese, and ground beef for the perfect satisfying summer meal. We love this classic version, but if you want to get fancy, feel free to swap in and out your fave toppings.
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Chicken Caesar Wrap
A chicken Caesar salad is one of the best salads of all-time—this recipe wraps it all up to make it portable! Best part about this recipe? Homemade Caesar dressing IS great, but here, we're using our fave from the supermarket to keep things simple.
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Roasted Vegetable Baked Falafel Sandwiches
Although these shortcut falafel aren’t as crispy as the classic fried variety, they develop a nice golden crust and contain all the key spices. A zippy roasted pepper salad is the perfect foil, and creamy tahini sauce (aka tarator sauce) ties it all together.
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Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Panini
We love hot panini of any kind, but this homemade version of our favorite Panera Bread panini is extra-special. Smoky shredded chicken, melty mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes are pressed between focaccia to create a sandwich that’s crispy-crunchy on the outside, and soft and warm in the middle.
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Big Mac Crunchwrap
If you've ever had to make the decision between Taco Bell and McDonald's, this one's for you. It's everything you love about both fast food treats, all in one, featuring two all-beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed… large flour tortilla. 😋
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Caramelized Tofu Lettuce Cups
Inspired by our caramelized beef dish, this simple tofu recipe is big on flavor and perfect for the reluctant tofu eater. Sweet, sour, and salty, these lettuce cups are ripe for improvisation and can be served with all sorts of accompaniments.
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Arepas
Here we’re sticking to a simple blueprint of basic arepas with easy fillings—black beans, cheese, avocado—but feel free to customize to your liking by switching up the cheese or your vegetarian filling (roasted sweet potato would be a delicious option). You can also try arepas stuffed with carnitas or skirt steak if you're feeling meat!
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Burrito Zoodles
Zoodles keep this burrito-inspired dish to be low-carb, but still delicious and satisfing. It's a win-win dish, and we can't get enough.
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Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Wraps
With tangy lime juice, a kick of cumin, and a fresh herby zing from the cilantro, these quick-cooking shrimp pair perfectly in crisp lettuce wraps. When you're looking for low-carb lunch gold, these won't let you down.
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Antipasto Stuffed Chicken
There's nothing better than a good antipasto. Our only qualm with the meat and cheese spread is that it's never a truly satisfying dinner on its own (thought we desperately want it to be!). Stuffed chicken to the rescue!
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Vegan Seared "Scallops" With Succotash
In this plant-based recipe that screams summer, king trumpet mushrooms mirror the sweet, delicate flavor of seared sea scallops. Nestled into a colorful and crisp corn and snap pea succotash, this date-night-worthy summer dinner is sure to impress.
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Zucchini Bolognese
When you cook zucchini low and slow for 4 hours, something magical happens — it turns into an ultra creamy sauce, perfect for pasta. There's no actual meat in this bolognese, so feel free to add ground beef or lamb if you want!
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Vegetarian Italian Sub
One of our favorite sandwiches is the Italian hero, a sandwich filled to the brim with all manner of cured meat, cheese, and refreshingly crisp vegetables. We set out to make a vegetarian versus just as good as the original, with planks of zucchini and eggplant instead of meat. (Hint: We succeeded—this sandwich is delicious.)
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One-Pan Salmon & Orzo
Not all great dinners need to be complicated to make. This one-pot meal makes cleanup a breeze, but it's real victory is how simple everything is from start to finish. Simple ingredients come together to make a flavorful salmon dinner in less than an hour. A squeeze of lemon brightens the whole thing while the tangy feta keeps you going back in for more.
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Lasagna-Stuffed Zucchini
Lightening up classic lasagna with zucchini is one of our fave low-carb dinner hacks. Fill up the zucchini with everything you love about lasagna and enjoy it without it weighing you down!
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