☀️ 15 Simple Summer Dinners


Hi Reader,

My kids are officially on summer break, and it finally feels like we can breathe a little, schedule-wise.

I'm grateful for even a teeny bit of extra time each night to whip up these fresh summer dinners that are equal parts simple, seasonal, and stunning!

While most of these meals require no extra sides (I'm looking at you, #4 and #13!), the rest pair perfectly with these quick and easy recipes:

What will you make first?

#1 Mozzarella Bruschetta Chicken

#2 Big Mac Salad

#3 Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta

#4 Creamy Summer Veggie Gnocchi Skillet

#5 Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs

#6 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

#7 Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

#8 Pasta Pomodoro

#9 Oven-Baked Burgers

#10 Grilled Pork Tenderloin

#11 Pasta Fresca

#12 Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta with Basil

#13 Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza

#14 Pesto Veggie Pasta

#15 Chicken and Broccoli


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Viral Pickle Dip (My Version)

I gave the viral Grillo's pickle dip my own spin to make it easier, less expensive, and have better pickle flavor (spoiler alert: I axed the Grillo's)!


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