Summer Dinner Ideas

Cottage Cheese Ranch Pasta Salad

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Bruschetta Pizza

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables

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Tomato Chickpea Pasta

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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade

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Roasted Corn Tomato Salad

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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

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Herbed Grilled Pork Chops

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Ground Beef Kebabs

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Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

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Summer Dinner Ideas

That Taste Like Sunshine

Cottage Cheese Ranch Pasta Salad

The star ingredient in this recipe is cottage cheese, which boosts the protein content of the salad and makes it more filling and nutritious.

Bruschetta Pizza

The toppings include tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and green chilies. Serve it on a wooden board garnished with extra basil leaves.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables

There are many other similar recipes, but here’s one thing that makes this version special—the marinade! It gives the kabobs a sweet, salty, and tangy taste.

Tomato Chickpea Pasta

Chickpeas are a great addition to pasta dishes. They have a mild, nutty flavor that pairs well with various ingredients.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade

This sandwich features grilled zucchini and bell peppers, topped with a savory olive tapenade. It also includes olive oil, sea salt and red onions.

Roasted Corn Tomato Salad

There’s nothing like a salad teeming with corn, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and spearmint leaves. This corn tomato salad offers sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Cooking flavorful seafood summer dinners doesn’t have to be complicated and time-consuming. This easy meal can be prepared in just 15 minutes.

Herbed Grilled Pork Chops

These pork chops are marinated in a blend of fresh herbs and garlic. They are then grilled, offering a savory and aromatic flavor with a slight char.

Ground Beef Kebabs

These kebabs are made with seasoned ground beef, onions, and bell peppers, offering a savory and slightly smoky taste.

Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Prepare this salsa and enjoy something savory. In this recipe, the chicken is perfectly seasoned and grilled, while the salsa adds a burst of freshness with strawberries and red onions.

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