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13 summery dinner ideas, perfect for busy weeknights or easy entertaining. They're light, fresh and sure to please!
Summer is almost here! We're craving light, fresh seasonal meals as the weather warms up. These easy and delicious recipes fit the bill. You can prep these meals ahead of time so they are great for busy weeknights or easy entertaining.
We've included a wide variety of cuisines and flavors and everything from beef to seafood. Add them to your meal plan and enjoy them all summer long!
Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp with Pineapple Basil Salsa
This Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp is sweet, salty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and the Pineapple Basil Salsa is a fresh, vibrant garnish!
Easy Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta
If you're in the mood for something healthy, satiating and fabulous, this super easy Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta is calling your name! Serve it with some crusty bread to sop up the delicious juices and you'll be hearing rave reviews from family, friends and guests!
Steve's Grilled Asian Steak
This Grilled Asian Steak is lip-smacking good! The flavorful marinade/sauce (with a secret ingredient) takes just minutes to throw together. Try it and watch everyone go crazy!
Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls with Fresh Corn and Mango Salsa
These Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls are healthy, delicious, and bursting with South-of-the-Border flavor. They're easy enough for every day but elegant (and amazing) enough for entertaining!
Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs
With a sweet, savory, soy-pineapple glaze sauce these Hawaiian-inspired Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs make delicious appetizers, rice bowls sandwiches and more!
Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad
Served warm or at room temperature, this Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad is light, fresh and delicious. It comes together in right around 40 minutes!
Grilled Steak and Sweet Cherry Salad
This Grilled Steak Salad and Sweet Cherry Salad is the perfect summer salad - fabulous fresh, seasonal ingredients and tender, succulent steak!
Summery Chicken Coconut Curry
This Summery Chicken Coconut Curry is loaded with fresh, healthy summer vegetables and lean, tender chicken. The fragrant coconut curry sauce is crazy delicious!
Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad
Love a hearty, healthy, salad that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor? This Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad is a meal on its own or a great side!
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (Shish Taouk)
This super tender, super juicy, Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (a delicious Lebanese garlic spread) and roasted cherry tomatoes is one of those fabulous meals you'll find yourself craving again and again!
Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche
This fabulous Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche is healthy, hearty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up leftover ham (or just purchase a chunk of ham from the deli)!
Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Looking to eat a little lighter and leaner? These Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps are easy, healthy and so delicious! The meatballs also make a fabulous appetizer that will disappear in the blink of an eye!
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce
These Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce come together quickly and are loaded with fresh, vibrant FABULOUS flavor! The delicious sauce is used for basting and as a finishing sauce.
Thought for the day:
And those who know your name
put their trust in you,
for you, O Lord,
have not forsaken those who seek you.Â
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