15 Amazing Summer Dinner Recipes
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Summer is not quite over yet, we still have a few weeks of gorgeous weather and one thing’s for sure. In the summer months, we certainly don’t want to be cooped up in the kitchen cooking these big extravagant meals. Which is why I’m giving you 15 totally delicious Summer Dinner Recipes that you’re going to love because they’re quick and super easy to make!
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These recipes are perfect for any season, but since it’s summer, we should take advantage of all the great produce and make some healthy and delicious meals. From light pasta dishes, to tacos to sheet pan dinners, these dinner recipes will make you want to run to kitchen and start cooking.
So sit back, relax and scroll through my collection here, you’re bound to find some awesome summer dinner recipe ideas you’re going to want to make!
Bruschetta Pasta
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil come together with olive oil and salty parmesan cheese to make delicious vegetarian Bruschetta Pasta! It's a super easy one-pot recipe that only takes 15 minutes to make!
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Steak Tacos
Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce – Tender steak cooked to medium-rare perfection, piled up into soft tortillas, and topped with a super easy and fresh chimichurri sauce. Add your favorite taco toppings, and voila! Dinner is served, and it's never been more drool-worthy.
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Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan
In under 30 minutes, this Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan can be on your table and ready to eat. It's the perfect one pan wonder weekday dinner for any busy family, that's filled with roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy gnocchi, and yummy bocconcini.
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Romanian Stuffed Peppers (Ardei Umpluti)
I grew up with these Romanian Stuffed Peppers (Ardei Umpluti) and to this day it's one of my favorite dishes ever. Using sweet yellow Hungarian peppers, stuffed with a mixture of ground pork, rice and herbs and slowly cooked in a simple tomato sauce with sour cream.
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Beef Lo Mein
Layered with deep umami flavors, delicious Beef Lo Mein is going to become your new favorite 30-minute meal! It's tender stir-fried beef with perfectly cooked crisp veggies smothered in an addictively delicious sauce and then tossed with rich yummy Chinese-style egg noodles!
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Salmon Quesadillas
Crispy Smoked Salmon Quesadillas loaded with guacamole, lots of cheese, and delicious smoked salmon. A weeknight-friendly dinner made with a handful of ingredients, all baked at the same time and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken Ranch Burgers
Jam-packed with classic ranch dressing flavors, these char-grilled juicy Chicken Ranch Burgers are incredible! Seasoned perfectly with the surprise twist of ranch and gooey cheddar cheese, this 20-minute recipe is super easy to make and sure to impress!
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Sheet Pan Quesadilla
Sheet Pan Quesadilla with chicken baked in the oven, enough to feed a crowd! This giant Quesadilla is stuffed with Mexican seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and lots of gooey cheese. An incredibly delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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Salmon Alfredo
The all popular Alfredo sauce kicked up a notch with some delicious smoked salmon and tossed with your favorite pasta. This Salmon Alfredo really is incredibly easy and simple to make and ready in less than 30 minutes! Quick, delicious, perfect for any night of the week!
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Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce
This Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce is perfect if you're looking for a quick yet mouthwatering dish loaded with chicken, mushrooms in a smooth and rich creamy dill sauce, look no further! This dish is quick, easy and comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Mushroom Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi
This Mushroom Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi is perfect for a busy weeknight! Crispy gnocchi, delicious sausage and lots of mushrooms all baked in one sheet pan, and finally topped with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Incredibly tasty, much faster and a lot less mess!
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Easy Chicken Fajitas
These Easy Chicken Fajitas will become your favorite weeknight meal! They taste even better than what you'll order in a restaurant. Homemade and ready in 30 minutes? Sign me up!
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Easy homemade Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, extra juicy and extra delicious, perfect for any time of the year, since no grilling is required. Healthy, tasty, perfect for the whole family, weeknight-friendly, totally customizable, super satisfying and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Delicious, crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with a flavorful creamy garlic sauce, ready in less than 15 minutes. Make a dinner out of it and pair it with some cooked rice and your favorite steamed veggie. So good and so simple, you're going to love it!
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Sheet Pan Sausage And Veggies
This one-pan, incredibly simple to make, Sheet Pan Sausage And Veggies makes this the absolute perfect meal for any weekday dinner. With virtually no mess, this quick and nutritious recipe is a family favorite.
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Other Delicious Dinner Recipes
- Pecan Crusted Chicken
- Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta
- Beef Shish Kebab
- Black Pepper Chicken
- Southwestern Style Stuffed Peppers
