The heat is on and no one wants to spend hours cooking in the kitchen. Here are a few easy summer dinner recipes to help you beat the heat and feed your hungry family in the process!
The kids are out of school, which means, summer is here. I don't know about you but I am always on the hunt for easy dinner recipes I can make that are full of flavor but take no time to make.
Some of my favorites have been dinners like my Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, which only take 20 minutes from start to finish to make. Add in some fresh herbs and broccoli for a full-rounded-out meal.
Another great easy recipe is my Pulled BBQ Chicken sandwiches that I make using a Rotisserie Chicken from the grocery store. Pair that with some Blistered Green beans and coleslaw for the perfect and quick summer dinner.
I always make sure to try and incorporate my air fryer and my slow cooker into my easy dinner ideas. They help cut down on time in the kitchen.
Here are just a few of my favorite dinnertime meals that might inspire you this summer.
- Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
- 15 Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Quick and Easy Taco Soup
- Hawaiian Pork Kabobs with Coconut Rice
- Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Thighs
- Slow Cooker Pinto Beans with Ham Hock
Check out these other blogger recipes below for more easy summer dinner inspiration!
Easy Dinner Recipes That Are Perfect for the Summer
Easy Summer Dinner Recipes
Quick and Delicious summer Dinner Recipes that everyone will love.
Grilled steak cooked to a medium rare temperature and topped with a homemade chimichurri sauce made with fresh herbs. This recipe features delicious grilled steak and the flavor from the chimichurri ingredients takes this flavor profile to the next level.
Cool down on a warm summer day with this refreshingly tasty Vegan Ceviche. It's filled to the brim with fresh veggies, citrusy flavor, and has a subtle spicy kick. Serve it as an appetizer, side, or light meal.
This authentic pasta al pesto recipe is bursting with flavor! Using simple ingredients and a homemade pesto, it's the ultimate comfort food. It's easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes!
Now you can prepare your favorite fish tikka in air fryer with very little oil. This well-known Indian-style fish recipe calls for marinating fish pieces in a mixture of yogurt and spices before air-frying them till crispy.
This light summer tagliolini pasta recipe from a restaurant in Bologna is really tasty, fresh and healthy. It’s also has a no-cook sauce, meaning all you have to cook is the pasta. So, perfect for summer and easy week night meals.
This creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta is a one-skillet meal the entire family will enjoy! With a slight kick from the salsa verde, this cheesy pasta is a quick and easy recipe perfect any night of the week!
Grilled Pizza will take your family pizza night to the next level! This simple method will yield some of the best pizza you’ll ever eat, with a crispy, flavorful crust and all your favorite toppings.
Pasta with cherry tomatoes is a classic Italian dish celebrating the fresh summer ingredients. It is a quick, easy, and satisfying meal.
Delicious trip tip grilled to perfection.
This easy one-pot Zucchini Pasta Bake is loaded with fresh zucchini and sweet corn making it the perfect cheesy, summer pasta dish! This baked pasta is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve company!
This Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken features Barilla Protein+ pasta, seasoned chicken breast, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy marinated artichokes, and creamy sharp cheddar cheese!
My Thai beef salad recipe has tender marinated steak, crisp vegetables, and the spicy marinade doubles as a dressing. So fresh and flavorful!
Make juicy grilled chicken kabobs with vegetables and quick 5-ingredient Mediterranean marinade! This easy recipe is the perfect summer meal.
This Sausage pasta became famous on TikTok, and I’m here for it! Making this pasta dish is a breeze. It requires a few ingredients – pasta (rigatoni), hot Italian sausage, heavy creamy, tomato paste, onions, olive oil, etc
Tired of the same old chicken recipes? Here’s one that my kids absolutely love and adore – tender chicken breast fritters! Made with chicken breast, eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, spring onion, etc., pan-fried and served with a creamy yogurt cucumber dip. These fried chicken patties are hard to resist!
How to make cow tongue tacos for dinner is here. Cooking lengue or beef tongue to tender is simple following our step by step directions on stove.
This Mediterranean grain bowl is a staple in our household, my go-to meal whenever I don’t feel like looking up new recipes for the week. It’s just a meal that feels fresh and healthy – with the antioxidants from the veggies, fiber from the quinoa and beans, and healthy fats from the olive oil and chopped walnuts.
Easy White Fish with Healthy Lemon Garlic Sauce {No Butter}
Enjoy delicate white fish any time, without drowning it in butter, with the most delicious healthy lemon sauce for fish. It’s incredibly flavorful yet only requires six ingredients, so it’s the perfect restaurant-style meal for busy weeknights!
This Cucumber avocado gazpacho recipe is rich in flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes! It is creamy from the avocados, refreshing from the mint, and spicy from the jalapenos! Perfect for a light summer dinner.
This Tagliatelle Pesto Pasta is ready in just 15 minutes! It's light and healthy but packed with flavor from the homemade pesto. Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan and garlic bread on the side!
An Asian-inspired garlic beef bowl that combines the flavors of ground beef, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and other aromatic flavors.
If you’ve got a big gathering coming up and don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered. These Mexican burger sliders will spice up your party and are super easy to make.
Looking for a delicious and healthy meal? This delicious baked halibut recipe with a lemon and dill topping is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients.
This Ground Chicken Stir Fry is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner, made with homemade Asian-inspired stir-fry sauce, crunchy cashews, fresh veggies, and lean ground chicken. Serve it over rice with sliced green onions.
The La Scala Salad, famous for its balance of flavors and finely chopped ingredients, is packed with garbanzo beans, cheese, and salami in a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Originating at the La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, it’s easy to make this iconic salad at home with simple ingredients.
Sheet pan cilantro lime shrimp tacos are a one-pan dinner that is so simple to whip up. Marinated cilantro lime shrimp that is baked and filled in a warm tortilla and drizzled with a creamy hot sauce.
Easy New Orleans-Style Skillet Barbecue Shrimp - Little Black Skillet
To me, this bbq shrimp recipe is what dreams are made of. Sweet shrimp are bathed a savory blend of butter, zesty Cajun seasoning, tons of garlic, Worcestershire, rosemary, lemon, and beer, perfect for sopping up with hunks of crusty French bread. Are you drooling yet, because I am.
Trader Joe's Greek chickpeas are my newest dinner hack obsession, and one of my favorite ways to use the marinated chickpeas are in this all-in-one bowl dinner. Along with orzo, hummus, a simple Greek salad, and homemade tzatziki, it's a meal the whole family loves, especially because it's a build-your-own adventure kind of recipe.
This one-pot Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta is a quick pasta dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! Cooked with garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon, and parmesan, this shrimp scampi is a flavorful pasta dish for any time of year!
These Mediterranean Grain Bowls feature fluffy quinoa, crispy garlic herb roasted chickpeas, lemony cucumber tomato salad, creamy avocado, and an easy hummus dressing.
Chicken Piccata Pasta – A light and zesty pasta dish made with lemon juice, capers, and cream. It’s the perfect comfort food dish to enjoy anytime.
This recipe for Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Basil Butter is an easy fish recipe for every seafood lover. Fresh Key West Mahi Mahi is seared and served in a lemon butter sauce with julienned basil leaves.
Grilled large shrimp seasoned and served on warm tortillas and finished off with a slaw and fresh cilantro avocado sour cream. This recipe is delicious, fresh and also packed with a ton of flavor. It is the perfect shrimp taco recipe for any occasion especially during outdoor grill season.
This creamy vegan tahini pasta is pure comfort food. It’s rich, filling, and so easy to throw together quickly for a satisfying, plant-based dinner or lunch. This pasta with tahini sauce is delicious served either hot, cold, or at room temperature so it’s a good option for school or work lunches.
This fresh and creamy contemporary Italian linguine pasta with mint pesto recipe is perfect for summer days when mint is in season and heavy meals are the last thing on our minds!
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are irresistible! Prepare your taste buds for some juicy and flavorful boneless chicken thighs. This dish has an excellent blend of sweet, smokey, and savory flavors by combining both a dry rub and your favorite barbecue sauce.
Whole chicken roasted and grilled over a can of chicken.
This lemon basil pasta is an easy and delicious dinner or lunch recipe. It’s perfect for entertaining but quick and simple enough to make on busy weeknights too. This flavorful, budget-friendly dish is a must try.
This delicious Summer Pasta is made with linguini, shrimp, and veggies and tossed in a butter garlic sauce. The perfect 15-minute dinner idea for the summer
The Romanian Courgette Souffle is a classic recipe that makes a great summer lunch or very light dinner.
Air Fryer Brats are a super easy dinner! Enjoy juicy bratwurst any time by making brats in the air fryer. Serve with your favorite condiments, onions, relish, sauerkraut or sauteed peppers. Get a meal on the table in under 20 minutes with these simple instructions.
Jacqueline Debono
Wednesday 26th of June 2024
This is a super summer meal roundup. There are many I want to try. Thanks for including my summer tagliolini and mint pesto recipes. Will share!
Jennifer Sikora
Wednesday 26th of June 2024
You are so welcome!