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.
With irresistible ingredients like avocados, tomatoes and peaches at their peak, summer is the king of seasons for simple family suppers.
"These delicious tacos made a great lunch alongside some mango and avocado guacamole. I love the radishes!"
-DailyInspiration
"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
"Loved it! The beans have a mild and creamy texture and take on the vinaigrette well."
-Narshmellow
"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
"Yummy pasta, and the zucchini gives it a healthy feeling."
-Chef floWer
"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
"This is a delightful dish. Even those who are not particularly fond of squash enjoyed it."
-liggett_tina
"It is such a fresh choice for the summer. I added grilled shrimp which turned this into a light meal on its own!"
-DSimone
"Very easy to make, and if you have an immersion blender, you can complete everything in the same pot."
-DailyInspiration
"It was superb and all done in less than 30 minutes."
-Adam H.
“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
"Even the leftovers were great! We added some white onion and also thickened the broth a bit with some cornstarch. Yum!"
-Mark and Stacy
“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
"These were fantastic! Great flavor, tender meat and really good."
-DianaEatingRichly
“I had never made anything with portobellos before, but now I’m hooked! A terrific recipe.”
-Michelle R.
“Oh yes, capers and eggplant! My two favorites. How could this be anything but wonderful? We enjoyed this dish!"
-Kittencalrecipezazz
"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
“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
"I loved this potato salad! Mainly because it doesn't have any mayo in it and was still delicious! Perfect for picnics."
-Jonathan Melendez
"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
"Where do I begin? Delicious! The combination of flavors is beyond words. Try it, you won't be disappointed."
-Teresa B.
“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
"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
“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
"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
"Big hit at a recent barbecue. The dressing is so easy to make and so delicious!"
-spicylee
"I have never been so happy with a recipe in my life. I love Greek food and this is authentic Greek."
-amie atwood
"I like it! Simple, quick and customizable. I used parmesan cheese and added some Italian seasoning."
-WhatsCookin?
"What a yummy and fresh pasta salad. I like that it had lots of flavor but wasn't too heavy."
-berry271
"This salad was absolutely delicious! Perfect for a warm day. Fairly easy, too."
-WiGal
"Yum! I don't love beets, but I do love this salad. I've made it at least three times this summer!"
-wendywendy
Store-bought gnocchi gets revamped with grilled fresh corn and all of your favorite Mexican street corn flavors.
"Great for any meal of the day! I added some red bell pepper just for color and it turned out wonderful."
-BakinBaby
"Love the seasonings on this! Fast and easy, too! I am glad I used a Texas skillet because it makes a lot!"
-Ina Pickle
"We ate this right away and it was delicious! I look forward to trying it cold tomorrow for lunch."
-LaurietheLibrarian
"Great flavor combination! I made the pizza with hot sausage and waited until the last few minutes to add the arugula."
-Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle
"I loved the dressing on this! It goes well with the salad. I added a bit of chopped jalapeno for some heat."
-Arichka
"The mayonnaise and mustard dressing gave this sandwich its unique flavor. We added ham to ours which made for a nice sandwich."
-bullwinkle
"Fresh, young zucchinis were delicious with this recipe! I have used ground chicken, pork and beef and all versions are great!"
-ngeldart
"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
"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
“I made this tonight and served it over a big salad. My family loved it!”
-MoeMax
“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