I know cooking can get old when it comes to summertime. You tend to be more worn out because the kids are out of school so you’re trying to make the most of the summer. But it’s actually the perfect time to try out some new recipes, and have some fun in the kitchen. You can get outside and grill or just find some simple recipes that you can whip up anytime. Summer is a time to come together as a family to cook dinner. So rather than it being a chore, it can be great family bonding time! Find a dish that everyone will like and start cookin’!
I find that cooking in the summer becomes easier because you have helpers. And without homework and an early bedtime, you can cook later than normal as well. There isn’t so much pressure to get dinner done at a certain time, which makes cooking more fun! There are so many awesome recipes that are perfect for the summer. Such as cold salads, BBQ recipes, crock pot recipes, etc. All foods that are easy and delicious! Let’s beat the summertime cooking blues this summer!
I hope you were able to find as many recipes you want to try out as I did! There is so much variety that there’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy. Create them exactly or make them your own! Enjoy cooking this summer and get creative in the kitchen. No harm in trying some new meals that your family may love!
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I love hearing about new recipes for the summertime so let me know your favorites! And don’t forget to pin this so you have recipes on hand for dinner at all times!
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Summer Dinner Ideas
Previously I’ve shared these 17 healthy pool dinners that are perfect for packing up and taking to the pool. It helps extend our afternoons so I don’t have to come home, shoo the kids into the shower, and then try and delve into making dinner.
Nope, I can just prep it ahead and pack it with us. (Our concession stand is not the greatest, so I prefer to take our food with us.)
This is for the days when you want to pull together dinner quickly but don’t know what to make and don’t feel like a big production. Or exploring a new recipe.
Easy Summer Meal Ideas For The Family
Nope, just a list of easy ideas that are endlessly customizable and versatile, allowing you to use what you have on hand. And what your family will actually eat.
Oh, and if your family is like mine and seems to survive summer with all-day snacking, check out these 20+ healthy summer snacks. It’s got both sweet and savory ideas.
Below are the 10 easy no-recipe summer dinner ideas, each one with suggestions and specific recipes to browse in case you want more guidance.
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(Some days it can be freeing not to follow a recipe. Other days I’m like, “Just tell me exactly what to do so I don’t have to think about it myself.” Anyone else?)
And feel free to pin one of the collages or photos from this post so you can come back to this list and these ideas another time.
Just sauté some veggies and rotisserie chicken (with onion and garlic and any other veggies, such as zucchini, that you’d like to include), add in some canned beans (black, pinto, cannellini, etc.) and then wilt in some baby spinach. Season however you like and serve with any cheese or any toppings you desire.
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Recipes: Our original family version of this is this leftover chicken with field peas and spinach. I also have made a turkey and white bean skillet with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And of course you could do a southwest or Mexican style version as well. This southwest chicken skillet is along the same lines.
Arrange some cheese and crackers, fresh veggies, nuts and fruit on a board. Add dips and snacks like hummus, chicken salad, veggie salads, chicken or veggie roll-ups, etc. Ta-da! A meal is made.
If you want to spruce it up, include some spring rolls or stuffed mushrooms or satay skewers, any of your favorite apps. You could even just get some frozen apps from the store to use.
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Recipes you could consider including on your board:Healthy chicken salad for some protein, black bean and mango salad for some color and freshness (goes great with tortilla chips), healthy homemade hummus or a cold chili cheese dip for scooping with tortilla chips or veggie spears.
Start with your favorite green - spring mix, baby spinach, arugula, kale, etc. - and then add on a protein, maybe some beans, some fresh veggies and serve with a delicious dressing.
Also, feel free to swap grains as the base of your salad instead of greens if you want to bulk it up a bit.
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Recipes: Southwest chopped salad with chicken and a creamy cilantro lime dressing is a family recipe I’ve been making and devouring for years. Sooo good.
Mediterranean chopped salad is a light and fresh favorite, and you can definitely add some chicken or chickpeas to make it a full meal.
Healthier 7-layer salad is one of my faves and the presentation is just killer. I add rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to make it a main dish.
Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas (easy Summer Weeknight Dinners!)
Make your own burgers at home - beef, turkey, chicken, pork or veggie - or buy some fresh or frozen burgers at the store to use.
Pick up your favorite type of frozen fries - classic, wedge, sweet potato, etc. - and throw those in the oven while the burgers are on the grill.
Also, you can make this same meal and use kabobs instead of burgers. Food on a stick is always fun, whether it's summer or not.
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Recipes: BBQ turkey burgers with slaw, fiesta turkey burgers (with ALL the toppings), spicy pork burgers with mango salsa and cheddar chicken burgers are some of our favorites.
Or go vegetarian with these easy chickpea burgers or easy veggie burgers. Or make this veggie burger scramble for a deconstructed burger in a skillet.
Add your favorite protein - leftover grilled or some rotisserie chicken works great here. Add some beans and rice, if desired. Layer in some veggies - fresh greens, sautéed onions and peppers, diced zucchini - as well as some salsa and cheese. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt, guac or avocado and any other favorite toppings.
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Recipes: Bean and rice burritos are our vegetarian fave. (You could also add chicken to those.) You can also make homemade salsa and pickled red onions for your burritos.
Pasta salads and pasta-veggie-chicken mixes are great ways to throw something together last minute and using what you have in your pantry.
For cold versions, make a pasta salad with veggies and your favorite dressing, like Italian. Mix in a protein if you like and play around with the endless variations!
Easy Summer Weeknight Dinner Recipes & Ideas
This can be great to make-ahead, too, for lunch or dinner. Or if you’re planning a picnic or need something to take with.
Recipes: Classic spaghetti salad is a recipe from my mom and one of my summertime favorites. (It’s vegetarian though and is really more of a side dish or a lunch, just FYI.) Lemony orzo chicken salad is a great summer dish, as is southwestern orzo salad. You could add chicken or shrimp to that to boost it up if you’d like.
Mediterranean quinoa salad is another flavorful one, or make these BBQ chicken quinoa salad bowls. So delicious and fun! Oh, and chicken quinoa salad with salsa hummus is perfect for hot weather and can easily be packed up for a day at the lake or a night at the pool.
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A stir fry is a great way to use whatever you have on hand in terms of proteins and veggies. Sauté it all up, add a stir fry sauce, serve with steamed rice and call it a day. They are so easy and so fast!
Recipes: This easiest ever chicken stir fry has been a staple in my kitchen for decades. We also love honey garlic chicken stir fry and pork and broccoli slaw stir fry.
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It can be as easy as scrambled eggs with bacon and toast. Or make breakfast potatoes and fried eggs and sausage. Or grits bowls. Or go with omelets. Or make an egg scramble with whatever
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