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    Home » Recipes » Summer Dinner

    Summer Dinner

    Summer Dinner Ideas

    Keep dinner easy-breezy this summer with meals that don't require a lot of fuss. These light summer meals are made for warm weather and easy living and include new things to cook on the grill, fresh salads, tacos, sandwiches and wraps, and simple no-cook recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients.

    Browse to find something new to make and eat outdoors this summer! Or, skip the search and pick up my printable summer cookbook for 5 easy recipes you can make on repeat — grocery shopping done for you!

    75 Light and Fresh Summer Dinner Ideas

    • Chinese Lemon Chicken with Broccoli
      Chinese Lemon Chicken
    • Bake Coconut Shrimp and Piña Colada Dip
      Baked Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada Sauce
    • Crab Chowder with Corn and Potatoes
      Maryland Crab Chowder
    • Al Pastor Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
      Al Pastro Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
    • Marinated and Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
      Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
    • Shrimp Mei Fun in a Bowl
      Shrimp Mei Fun
    • Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps
      Mexican Chicken Salad Wrap
    • Katsu Chicken Rice Bowl
      Katsu Chicken Rice Bowl
    • Chicken-Veggie Burgers
      Chicken Veggie Burger
    • Thai Coconut Curry Chicken over rice
      Thai Cashew Chicken and Rice Bowl
    • Banh Mi Noodle Bowl with pork or chicken
      Banh Mi Noodle Bowl
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos
      Chicken Tinga Tacos
    • Honey Barbecue Riblets
      Honey Barbecue Riblets
    • Weeknight Dinner Idea: Shrimp and Vegetable Lo Mein
      Shimp and Vegetable Lo Mein
    • BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Slaw
      BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Slaw
    • Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
      Chipotle Chicken Tacos
    • Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice with Yum Yum Sauce
      Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice
    • Chicken Egg Roll Bowl with Rice
      Chicken Egg Roll Bowl
    • Sesame-Ginger Ground Pork Bowl with Rice
      Thai Ginger-Lime Pork Bowl
    • Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl
      Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    • Asian Kale Salad with Salmon and Peanut Dressing
      Asian Salmon Salad with Peanut Dressing
    • Greek Veggie Pita Wraps
      Greek Veggie Pita Wrap
    • Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon
      Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad
    • Saucy Mongolian Chicken
    • Greek Chicken Pita Pockets
      Greek Chicken Pita Pockets
    • Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
      Sheet Pan Shrimp Jambalaya
    • Carne Asada Tacos
      Carne Asada Tacos
    • Cajun Chicken Sandwich with Aioli Sauce
      Cajun Chicken Sandwich
    • Salmon in Honey-Lemon Cream Sauce
      Creamy Lemon Salmon
    • Honey Barbecue Grilled Chicken
      Honey Barbecue Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Margherita Chicken
      Grilled Margherita Chicken
    • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl with Radishes, Avocado, Carrot and Cucumber
      Easy Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
    • Easy Steak Fajitas
      Chipotle Steak Fajitas
    • Hot and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
      Hot and Spicy Chicken Bowl
    • Chicken Caprese Sandwich
      Chicken Caprese Sandwich
    • Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
      Chipotle Chicken Bowls
    • Easy Hawaiian Fried Rice
      Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice
    • Meal Prep Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
      Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
    • Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry served over white rice
      Spicy Thai Shrimp Bowl
    • Asian Pork Meatball Bowl
      Asian Pork Meatball Bowl

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    Gast Family Summer

    Hi there! I'm Angela, wife, mom of three, and a firm believer that a home-cooked meal is one of the best ways to care for people you love.

    Like many families, we are constantly balancing work, sports, school, and a busy calendar. Over the years, I've learned that simple recipes and a little planning can make a big difference. Here you'll find easy meals, helpful tools, and practical ideas that help our family of five eat well without spending all day in the kitchen.

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