PART OF Grilling
50 Quick & Easy Summer Dinner Ideas
With irresistible ingredients like avocados, tomatoes and peaches at their peak, summer is the king of seasons for simple family suppers.
Black Bean & Corn Tacos
"These delicious tacos made a great lunch alongside some mango and avocado guacamole. I love the radishes!"
-DailyInspiration
Corn Fritters With Bacon, Roasted Tomatoes & Avocado
"With all the fresh corn coming from the garden, we made this, and it was one of the best recipes I've made lately."
-Bonnie G 2
Cucumber & Garbanzo Bean Salad
"Loved it! The beans have a mild and creamy texture and take on the vinaigrette well."
-Narshmellow
Peach & Roasted Pepper Bruschetta
"This is a lovely version of bruschetta! Peaches and basil are a great combo and add a brightness to the tomatoes and roasted peppers."
-loof
Zucchini Pasta With Chili, Garlic & Parmesan
"Yummy pasta, and the zucchini gives it a healthy feeling."
-Chef floWer
Baked Eggplant Parm
"Maybe the best eggplant parmesan I've ever tasted! Try using extra egg and breadcrumbs to make it a little crunchier!"
-Kumquat the Cat's friend
Baked Squash
"This is a delightful dish. Even those who are not particularly fond of squash enjoyed it."
-liggett_tina
Panzanella Salad
"It is such a fresh choice for the summer. I added grilled shrimp which turned this into a light meal on its own!"
-DSimone
Cream of Zucchini Soup
"Very easy to make, and if you have an immersion blender, you can complete everything in the same pot."
-DailyInspiration
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Baked Cod With Caramelized Nectarines
"It was superb and all done in less than 30 minutes."
-Adam H.
Ultimate Grilled Vegetable Tray
“This grilled vegetable tray might look like a crazy amount of work, but it is actually a lot easier to put together than you think! With just a few simple tips, you can make your summer veggie tray look like a work of art! The best part is that you can serve it warm, cold or room temperature.”
-Jonathan Melendez
Smoked Sausage & Corn Chowder
"Even the leftovers were great! We added some white onion and also thickened the broth a bit with some cornstarch. Yum!"
-Mark and Stacy
Ranch & Avocado Pasta Salad
“This was really very tasty. My husband grilled the chicken, then I chopped it, threw everything together and we ate it as a main dish with a side salad!”
-TexasKelly
Mojo Beef Kabobs
"These were fantastic! Great flavor, tender meat and really good."
-DianaEatingRichly
Grilled Portobellos With Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta
“I had never made anything with portobellos before, but now I’m hooked! A terrific recipe.”
-Michelle R.
Grilled Eggplant With Ricotta & Tomato
“Oh yes, capers and eggplant! My two favorites. How could this be anything but wonderful? We enjoyed this dish!"
-Kittencalrecipezazz
Grilled Chicken Pizza with Arugula & Blue Cheese
"This was a big hit with my family! I used a pre-made crust and followed the recipe. It was fast, easy and delicious! A great healthy meal for a busy family."
-c_wesselman_3820591
Waco-Style Hot Dogs
“Another great lunch! I usually have my hot dogs with mustard and onions only. This was a nice change and I enjoyed it very much!”
-Elly in Canada
Loaded Guacamole Potato Salad
"I loved this potato salad! Mainly because it doesn't have any mayo in it and was still delicious! Perfect for picnics."
-Jonathan Melendez
Lamb Chops for the BBQ or Grill
"Wonderful! This smells outstanding while grilling. I hadn't eaten lamb in such a long time, and this was a great recipe to start with.”
-Kim127
Spicy Beef Flatbread With Yogurt & Cucumbers
"Where do I begin? Delicious! The combination of flavors is beyond words. Try it, you won't be disappointed."
-Teresa B.
Lemon & Herb Chicken With Peach & Prosciutto Salad
“This was a sophisticated and delightful salad with lots of layers of flavors. The lemon marinade was the star of the show. Enjoyed it on the terrace today with a glass of chardonnay!”
-French Tart
Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
"My family loved it! The chicken was very moist and flavorful. I added a small red potato and zucchini to the skewer. It was a complete meal. I definitely will make this again!”
-Cindy A
Chorizo Burger
“My family loved these burgers! They’re full of flavor and easy to prepare. I loved the caramelized onions on these. The red pepper sauce is equally as delish as we are using leftover sauce on everything!”
-mommyoffour
Green Beans & Potatoes
"My hubby is a mid-westerner and always talks about beans and potatoes. I wasn't sure I'd like it, but it was amazing!"
-Kmac
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
"Big hit at a recent barbecue. The dressing is so easy to make and so delicious!"
-spicylee
Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers
"I have never been so happy with a recipe in my life. I love Greek food and this is authentic Greek."
-amie atwood
Zucchini Casserole
"I like it! Simple, quick and customizable. I used parmesan cheese and added some Italian seasoning."
-WhatsCookin?
Pepperoni Pasta Salad
"What a yummy and fresh pasta salad. I like that it had lots of flavor but wasn't too heavy."
-berry271
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
"This salad was absolutely delicious! Perfect for a warm day. Fairly easy, too."
-WiGal
Lentil Salad With Baby Beets & Feta
"Yum! I don't love beets, but I do love this salad. I've made it at least three times this summer!"
-wendywendy
Elote Summer Gnocchi
Store-bought gnocchi gets revamped with grilled fresh corn and all of your favorite Mexican street corn flavors.
Swiss Chard & Goat Cheese Frittata
"Great for any meal of the day! I added some red bell pepper just for color and it turned out wonderful."
-BakinBaby
Okra Skillet
"Love the seasonings on this! Fast and easy, too! I am glad I used a Texas skillet because it makes a lot!"
-Ina Pickle
Summer Squash Pasta
"We ate this right away and it was delicious! I look forward to trying it cold tomorrow for lunch."
-LaurietheLibrarian
Blue Cheese & Fig Pizza
"Great flavor combination! I made the pizza with hot sausage and waited until the last few minutes to add the arugula."
-Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle
Tomato & Watermelon Salad
"I loved the dressing on this! It goes well with the salad. I added a bit of chopped jalapeno for some heat."
-Arichka
Tomato, Cheese & Avocado Sandwich
"The mayonnaise and mustard dressing gave this sandwich its unique flavor. We added ham to ours which made for a nice sandwich."
-bullwinkle
Stuffed Zucchini
"Fresh, young zucchinis were delicious with this recipe! I have used ground chicken, pork and beef and all versions are great!"
-ngeldart
Hawaiian Grilled Hamburgers
"These were amazing! I loved the flavors of the burgers as they made such a nice change to plain seasoned burgers. Definitely making these babies again!"
-anniesnomsblog
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
"This was so amazing! I made it as written except using whole wheat rolls for the bread. It was absolutely delicious and we will definitely make it again."
-DianaEatingRichly
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
“I made this tonight and served it over a big salad. My family loved it!”
-MoeMax
Barbecue Grilled Kielbasa Dinner Packets
“Loved this! I baked this in the oven since we don’t have our grill fired up for the season yet. 375 degrees for one hour. Just serve it with a salad. So easy!”
-DeliciousAsItLooks