We've put together a collection of summer dinner recipes that are just right for enjoying the lighter, brighter days of the season. These dishes are simple to whip up and perfectly suited for laid-back evenings or casual gatherings.
Each one brings a touch of freshness and ease to your dining table, ensuring that you can relax and savor the flavors of summer without too much effort. Whether you're planning a quiet meal at home or feeding a crowd, these recipes are sure to keep things breezy and delicious.
Tuna Cakes
Tuna Cakes are simply patties or rolls of tuna and bread crumbs fried or baked. They're easy and delicious.
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Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Indulge in mouthwatering air fryer lobster tails with our simple recipe. Enjoy tender and flavorful lobster effortlessly at home.
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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Discover a comforting and hassle-free meal with our Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe. Perfect for a quick comfort food dinner the entire will love.
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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This easy, creamy pasta salad combines two delicious flavors: crispy bacon and creamy ranch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe with a Garlic Lemon Marinade
Indulge in our simple Air Fryer Salmon recipe, perfect for busy days. Discover the scrumptious flavors of air-fried salmon.
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Thai Red Chicken Curry
Make our flavorful Thai Red Chicken Curry recipe for a quick and tasty one-pan dinner that your whole family will enjoy. It's both easy and delicious.
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Air Fryer Zucchini
Whip up crispy and golden zucchini in just 15 minutes with this air fryer zucchini recipe, combining simple spices for a flavor-packed dish.
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Big Mac Salad
Enjoy all the classic Big Mac flavors without the guilt in our easy, homemade salad version. Perfect for a lighter, tasty meal.
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Hawaiian Chicken
Get a taste of the tropics with this easy Hawaiian Chicken recipe. It's a simple, delightful meal that's packed with flavor.
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Chipotle Chicken Wrap
This Chipotle Chicken Wrap recipe is easy to make and tastes like you're eating at a restaurant! It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Discover the perfect blend of tenderness and taste with our Air Fryer Steak Bites. Rate our recipe and satisfy your cravings!
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Marry Me Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our easy Mary Me Chicken recipe! Perfect for a romantic dinner that could end up with an "I DO."
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Discover a new favorite with our Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Honey-Thyme Glaze recipe - a simple yet flavorful addition to any meal!
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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
Indulge in the flavors of Tuscan shrimp, a succulent and comforting dish simmered to perfection in a creamy sauce. Perfect for any occasion.
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Zucchini Boats
Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a great 5-ingredient dinner idea. Tender zucchini filled stuffed and baked to perfection in less than 30 minutes.
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Hot Dog And Potato Foil Packs
These campfire hot dog and potato foil packs are for grilling, camping, or even in the oven! Everyone loves this all-in-one meal packet.
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Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches
You only need five ingredients (and a campfire or grill!) to make these mouthwatering campfire foil pack French dip sandwiches.
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Salmon Foil Packets
These salmon foil packets are fresh salmon fillets and vegetables coated in herb butter, then baked or grilled to perfection.
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Beet Watermelon and Feta Salad
This fresh summer salad has only a handful of ingredients, so it's fairly quick and easy to make. The sweet and savory flavors complement each other, and the presentation is bright and colorful.
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Slow Cooker Jambalaya Pasta
Slow Cooker Jambalaya Pasta is filled with shrimp, smoked sausage, veggies, and tender pasta in a cajun cream sauce. A delicious family dinner recipe.
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Thai Chicken Mango Salad
This Thai mango chicken salad is a delicious, filling & healthy recipe! Made with fresh veggies, chicken and a tasty peanut dressing.
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Italian Chopped Salad
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Italy with our Italian Chopped Salad loaded with veggies, meat, cheese, and zesty mustard dressing!
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Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
This colorful and flavorful Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad is the perfect summer dish! It's so quick and easy to make strawberry pasta salad.
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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner full of fresh tomatoes and basil, pasta, balsamic vinegar and topped with seasoned chicken.
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Summery Caprese Cobb Salad With Grilled Chicken
This caprese cobb salad recipe features summery ingredients like grilled chicken and corn, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, and an easy pesto salad dressing.
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Ground Beef Kebabs
These Ground Beef Kebabs are super easy to make! Grill them for a summer BBQ, or bake them in the oven year-round. Use pantry staples to make ground beef amazing!
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Strawberry Chicken Salad With Creamy Maple Dressing
This easy Strawberry Chicken Salad and Creamy Maple Dressing are SO incredibly delicious and addictive that you'll be craving it every day! READY IN 20 MINUTES!
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Sautéed Shrimp With Zucchini
This is a great Sautéed Shrimp With Zucchini: 7 simple ingredients, 1 pan, and 15 minutes to prep and cook. It's delicious, with natural sweetness from shrimp and zucchini.
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Scallop Shrimp Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes
This scallop shrimp pasta with burst cherry tomatoes is flavorful with sweetness from fresh seafood and umami from tomatoes. A very quick and easy recipe for daily meals as well as special occasions.
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Bruschetta Grilled Shrimp
This Bruschetta-Grilled Shrimp is flavorful, grilled shrimp topped with classic tomato bruschetta. It's super easy, mouthwatering, and goes well with so many things!
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Tilapia Fish Tacos With Crema and Cabbage Slaw
Quick and easy weeknight tacos! Tilapia is sprinkled with blackening spice, baked, and topped with simple spicy crema and cabbage slaw.
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad
This copycat Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad is fresh, easy to put together, and has an amazing combination of flavors.
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Traditional French Ratatouille Niçoise
The traditional French Ratatouille Nicoise Recipe is a delightful marriage of tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
One of the simplest, yet most divine Italian summer pasta recipes is Pasta al Limone! This lemon ricotta pasta takes just 30 minutes.
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Cajun Shrimp Boil In Foil
Cajun Shrimp Boil in Foil has Corn on the cob, Sausage, Shrimp, and Potatoes cooked in a foil packet with Cajun seasoning.
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Easy Pesto Orzo Salad
This Pesto Orzo Salad is super easy to make and Ready in Minutes! It's a crowd pleaser and great for picnics, summertime BBQ as a side dish or main.
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Pan Seared Cod with Tomato Garlic Sauce
This pan-seared cod recipe with tomato garlic sauce pairs flaky, mild-flavored cod fish with a flavor-packed sauce for a beautiful meal.
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Summertime Green Curry
Delicious Thai green curry bowls with just three ingredients, customizeable to your heart's desire.
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Stuffed Tomatoes With Cashew Cream Sauce
Bring fine dining right to your dinner table with these Stuffed Tomatoes with Cashew Cream Sauce. This aromatic dish is packed with nutrients and offers you a classy spin on a traditional dish.
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