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84 Summer Weeknight Dinners You'll Make on Repeat

May 25, 2023

Whether you’re cooking with seasonal produce from the local farmers market or planning to fire up the grill for an alfresco family dinner, these recipes are sure to make mealtime easier.

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Easy Summer Dinner Ideas

Warm weather calls for no-fuss meals that are full of flavor—and fresh seasonal ingredients. Got a bunch of ripe, juicy tomatoes? Is your garden overflowing with fresh zucchini? Need to use up all that sweet corn you picked up at the local farmers market? We’ve got plenty of ideas. Whether you’re craving a summery pasta or a family-friendly chicken dish, you’ll find the perfect, easy dinner in this roundup. One of our favorites? This flavorful dish that allows you to cook frozen chicken breasts without having to thaw them first. You’ll simply pan-fry the chicken until it’s golden brown (don’t worry, the oil won’t spatter), then layer them with fresh, seasonal tomato slices and mozzarella cheese when they’re partially thawed to lock in the moisture as the chicken finishes cooking.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Corn Sheet Pan Dinner

This sheet pan dinner is loaded with summer corn, tomatoes, fennel and shrimp. The whole thing is broiled together, so you can have it on the table in a flash. Top with feta, fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon juice for the perfect summer weeknight meal.

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Grilled Halibut with Charred Tomato Vinaigrette

This dish screams easy summertime dinner and takes advantage of peak tomato season. Juicy heirlooms are a bed for the fish and sweet cherry tomatoes are lightly charred to give the vinaigrette a subtle smoky flavor. Serve with grilled country bread rubbed with garlic, a crunchy salad or buttery corn on the cob for a memorable meal.

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Steak and Potato Kebabs

Enjoy a steak-and-potato dinner — on a stick! The buttery fingerling potatoes and tangy balsamic steak sauce make an irresistible combination.

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