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This collection of summer dinner ideas includes all the best grilled dishes, sandwiches, and fresh salads for the warm summer months.
We Love Hot Summer Nights!
One thing I love about summer is having a little extra time to plan meals, especially all of our favorite dinner recipes for warmer months!
We love to spend summers outside by the pool so I make a lot of grilled dinners and fresh salads. Sometimes, if we’re in the mood for a picnic, we’ll do sandwiches and Flatout Wraps!
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1 Best Hamburger Recipe
Best Hamburger Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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This is the BEST Hamburger recipe for grilling up a juicy American classic. You'll have a perfect burger every time!
2 Pulled Pork Recipe
Pulled Pork Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
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This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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3 Huli Huli Chicken
Huli Huli Chicken
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes
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Grilled Huli Huli chicken is juicy, smoky, and glazed with a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style marinade! Serve it alone or on rice or noodles.
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4 Ranch Burger Recipe
Ranch Burger Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
These are the BEST homemade hamburgers!! This cheesy Ranch Burger is complete with the most delicious secret sauce!
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5 Hawaiian Haystacks
Hawaiian Haystacks
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Totally customizable Hawaiian haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!
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6 Steak Marinade
Steak Marinade
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!
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7 Sloppy Joe Recipe
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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This sloppy joe recipe is quick and easy, perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll make these meaty sandwiches from scratch every time.
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8 Kalua Pork Recipe
Kalua Pork Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
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Our 3-ingredient homemade Kalua pork recipe is tender, smoky, and slow-cooked to Hawaiian-style perfection!
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9 Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Hot dogs in the crock pot is the easiest way to feed the masses and keep your hot dogs warm and juicy for hours.
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10 Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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More Summer Dinners
11 BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Baked BBQ Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and smothered in homemade barbecue sauce. They are so easy to make for a weeknight family dinner!
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12 Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
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Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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13 Corn Dog Recipe
Corn Dog Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
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This recipe is a beyond simple delicious hand-dipped corn dog making you never want to buy store-bought again!
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14 Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Total Time: 41 minutes
Chicken Souvlaki is a savory kabob infused with Greek flavors. With marinated chicken, onions, and peppers, it's hearty and delicious.
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15 Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Loaded with juicy grilled pineapple, red onion and crisp lettuce, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken sandwich is perfect for summer entertaining!
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16 How to Make Baby Back Ribs
How to Make Baby Back Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
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Learn how to cook baby back ribs! Slathered in both a dry rub and sauce for a flavor explosion, they are tender and utterly delicious.
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17 Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Learn how to perfectly cook spaghetti squash every time with this fabulous recipe! Tender strands of spaghetti squash mixed with cheese, tomatoes, and a little bit of basil, both healthy and delicious!
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18 Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Creamy chicken sausage pasta is a quick and simple dinner dish that is on the table in no time. It's a family favorite!
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19 BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Switch up pizza night with this smoky BBQ chicken pizza recipe – with some simple shortcuts, it's on the table in no time!
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20 Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Pork ribs cooked in Dr. Pepper, grilled to perfection, and smothered in BBQ Sauce. These Dr. Pepper ribs are fall off the bone delicious!
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21 Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 20 minutes
Marinated Teriyaki Chicken Burgers are quick, easy and full of sweet, tangy flavor! Grilled pineapple make these burgers perfection.
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22 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
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23 Instant Pot Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Instant pot carnitas produces juicy, tender, flavorful meat in less than half the time of a slow cooker. It's perfect for tacos and more!
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24 Carne Asada Street Tacos
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Carne asada street tacos are juicy grilled steak loaded in tortillas with all of your favorite toppings – customizable and delicious!
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25 Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
Prepped in minutes, these honey lime chicken enchiladas are packed with bold citrus flavors and the perfect amount of spice.
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26 Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are flavored with salsa and prepped in minutes. You'll never find an easier way to enjoy tacos!
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27 Steak Bites Recipe
Steak Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
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Succulent steak bites are juicy, tender, and cook up in minutes! Serve them as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
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28 Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
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29 Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
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30 Crock Pot Ribs
Crock Pot Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Juicy BBQ crock pot ribs are fall off the bone delicious with minimal work. Great for a small family, big family, or cooking for a crowd!
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31 Baked Salmon Recipe
Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
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32 Zucchini Boats Recipe
Zucchini Boats Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
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33 Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quickly whip up this healthy baked bbq chicken in under 30 minutes. With a homemade bbq sauce, the flavor is fantastic!
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34 How to Boil Hot Dogs
How to Boil Hot Dogs
Total Time: 5 minutes
Learn how to boil hot dogs for the fastest and easiest way to cook for a crowd or for your family dinner. You will love it!
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35 Chicken Kabobs
Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
Mouth-watering chicken kabobs are loaded with veggies for the ultimate sweet and savory grilled summer dish.
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36 Steak Kabobs
Steak Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 27 minutes
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Easily grill up perfectly tender and flavorful steak kabobs packed with your favorite veggies all summer long!
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37 Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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38 Turkey Burger Recipe
Turkey Burger Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
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This lean & juicy turkey burger recipe is packed with flavor but light on calories. They are a perfectly delicious addition to your next BBQ!
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39 Steak Taco Recipe
Steak Taco Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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This steak taco recipe is marinated to perfection and bursting with fresh flavor! They're quick and easy for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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40 Best Chicken Marinade
Best Chicken Marinade
Total Time: 45 minutes
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This best chicken marinade is the perfect way to flavor chicken before grilling or cooking. It makes the meat juicy, tender, and so good!
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41 Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
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Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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42 Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Flavorful lemon chicken pasta is covered in a delicious sauce made from lemons, whipping cream, cheese, and fresh basil.
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43 Taco Salad Recipe
Taco Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Our favorite taco meat recipe is perfectly spiced and completely customizable to your taste. Enjoy it with your favorite Mexican dishes!
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44 Tomato Pie Recipe
Tomato Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
This easy tomato pie is a Southern classic that starts with a flaky pie crust. It's savory and downright delicious!
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45 Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Juicy Salsa Verde Chicken is moist and delicious. It is simple with the perfect level of spice, for a quick and tasty dinner option!
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46 Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
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Tender + delicious country style pork ribs are finger-licking good! They are perfect for a BBQ, or any night of the week.
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47 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Make dinnertime a breeze with these delicious and simple Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. They're delicious and easy to prepare!
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48 Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful. and preps in minutes! This simple dish is great for holidays, parties and potlucks!
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49 Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe
Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Zucchini Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups are cheesy & comforting. This easy dish only needs six ingredients & takes only 30 minutes to make!
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50 Crack Chicken Recipe
Crack Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Crack chicken in a crock pot is simple and tasty. Everyone is sure to love this creamy, cheesy chicken dish.
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51 Salsa Chicken Recipe
Salsa Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Salsa chicken is your ticket to a 30-minute meal that the whole family will love! And it's all baked in one pan for easy clean up!
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52 Margherita Pizza Recipe
Margherita Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 23 minutes
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Margherita pizza stars fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and the best ripe tomatoes. It's simple, delicious, and light.
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53 Pork Tacos Recipe
Pork Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
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These simple pork tacos are flavorful, easy to make, and a big crowd-pleaser. Top with all of your favorite taco toppings!
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54 Fajita Recipe
Fajita Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
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Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.
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I love all the different salad options. Im just a beginning gardener, but do have a few things that I managed to grow. I’m looking forward to making all the different salads you have here.
So many tasty looking recipes! I’m adding the ingredients for ranch burgers to my shopping list, and then I’ll be making the huli huli chicken! 🙂
Summer is one of my favorite times for cooking! I love all these ideas, and can’t wait to try a few this summer.
Love this list! There are so many yummy options, enough to keep our menu full all summer!
I really enjoy the lazy days of summer. The food choices are never ending. It’s a great time to grill or just make something really simple. All the recipes you need are right here.
Summer comes & all I want to eat is salads & grilled food! These recipes are prefect!!