1Mediterranean Chickensummer dinner recipes mediterranean chickenGordon Sawyer

The Mediterranean diet becomes extra appealing in the summer, when the warm weather calls for light, bright bites. This one-pan dinner features seared chicken breasts baked alongside a mix of bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. Briny green olives and fresh herbs add a savory punch, while a splash of white wine and a squeeze of lemon bring just the right zing!

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2Shrimp Fajitassummer dinner recipes shrimp fajitasRyan Liebe

Sizzling shrimp, colorful peppers, and a hint of smoky spice—what more could you want on a summer night? These shrimp fajitas come together in just 25 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights or backyard dinners. Pile the juicy shrimp and tender veggies into warm tortillas, then top them off with your favorite fixings!

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3Grilled Tilapiasummer dinner recipes grilled tilapiaC.W. Newell

Clean eating doesn’t have to be boring or hard! In this recipe, each foil packet bundles flaky tilapia fillets with asparagus, lemon slices, herbs, and butter, locking in moisture and flavor as it cooks. No mess, no stress—just open it up and dig in.

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4Cherry Tomato Pastasummer dinner recipes cherry tomato pastaGordon Sawyer

Pasta is always a good idea, but this cherry tomato version is especially perfect for summertime! Whip up the sauce—a simple blend of garlic, pepper flakes, tomato pasta, and cherry tomatoes—as the pasta boils. A bit of broth brings it all together, and of course, you can’t forget to top it off with fresh basil, creamy ricotta, and parmesan!

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5Smash Burgerssummer dinner recipes smash burgersC.W. Newell

When your burger cravings align more with the drive-through than a backyard BBQ, try your hand at Ree’s smash burgers! The simple stack of crispy beef patties, American cheese, ketchup, and mustard between two fluffy buns is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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6Steak Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Saucesummer dinner recipes steak lettuce wrapsRyan Liebe

When the heat calls for something crisp but you’re not in the mood for another salad, these steak lettuce wraps hit the spot. Cool, fresh, and finished with a luscious peanut sauce, they’re summer perfection.

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7Chicken Francesesummer dinner recipes chicken franceseStacy Allen

Crispy, lemony, and pan-fried just right, this chicken brings bright, fresh flavor to any warm summer night. Serve it with pasta or crusty bread to catch every drop of that buttery lemon-wine sauce.

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8Stuffed Banana Pepperssummer dinner recipes stuffed banana peppersC.W. Newell

Packed with spicy sausage and gooey cheese, these stuffed banana peppers are the perfect mix of comfort and kick. It’s a feel-good summer dish with a fiery twist!

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9Linguine with Clam Saucesummer dinner recipes linguine with clam sauceStacy Allen

When summer rolls in, so do the seafood cravings. And nothing hits quite like twirling into a zesty, garlicky clam linguine!

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10Slow Cooker Chicken Tacossummer dinner recipes slow cooker chicken tacosStacy Allen

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11Pork Burgerssummer dinner recipes pork burgersAntonis Achilleos

Shake up your backyard BBQ by grilling pork patties instead of beef! Top them with crispy bacon, fresh sage, and caramelized onions for a flavor boost everyone will love.

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12Caprese Chickensummer dinner recipes caprese chickenC.W. Newell

Transform your favorite summer salad into a hearty chicken dinner! This dish brings all the classic Caprese components—ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze—plus flavorful jarred pesto and tender chicken cutlets.

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13Salmon Tacos with Creamy Dill Slawsummer dinner recipes salmon tacos with slawRyan Liebe14Cracker-Crusted Cod with Green Beanssummer dinner recipes cracker crusted cod with green beansRyan Liebe

Crunchy, flavorful, and super easy, this cracker-crusted cod checks all the boxes for a perfect summer meal! Add roasted green beans for a fresh, colorful sidekick.

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15Creamy Lemon Herb Chickensummer dinner recipes creamy lemon chickenWill Dickey16Stuffed Eggplantstuffed eggplant summer dinnerAntonis Achiellos

With summer eggplant in abundance, now’s the time to stuff it! Fill roasted halves with couscous, savory veggies, and seasoned beef for a hearty, delicious meal ready in under an hour.

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17Veggie Fajitasveggie fajitas summer dinnerC. W. Newell

Summer veggies shine in these easy fajitas. Ree mixes peppers, squash, zucchini, and mushrooms with spicy steak seasoning for a fresh, flavorful meal.

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18Shrimp Boilshrimp boil summer dinnerC. W. Newell

Few things capture summer like a buttery seafood boil. This shrimp take is simpler than most, but still packed with all the nostalgic, messy fun.

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19Watermelon Gazpachowatermelon gazpacho summer dinnerC. W. Newell

Craving something cool and refreshing? Try gazpacho with a twist—this version blends juicy watermelon with ripe tomatoes for a sweet-and-savory summer sip.

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20Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacospulled pork tacos summer dinnerWill Dickey

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