Quick, satisfying summer recipes for when it’s too hot to cook.
When the summer sun is blazing, spending hours over a hot stove is the last thing anyone wants to do. These easy, fast summer dinners come together in 30 minutes or less and still feel fresh, filling, and full of flavor.
Each recipe is designed to keep things cool and simple, making it easy to serve something delicious quickly without sacrificing taste.
1. Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls
Juicy grilled chicken, smoky corn, and a drizzle of lime crema make this bowl taste like summer in every bite. Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls are fast, vibrant, and totally customizable with your favorite toppings.
2. Orzo Salad
Tossed with olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta, this Orzo Salad is bright, tangy, and ideal for hot weather. Orzo Salad can be made ahead and served chilled for effortless mealtimes.
3. Easy Beef Stroganoff
Easy Beef Stroganoff has tender ground beef, mushrooms, and onions in a creamy sauce served over egg noodles. It's a hearty, satisfying dinner that comes together fast. (Try this meat chopper, it saves time and gives a better texture.)
4. Pesto Tortellini
Toss pre-cooked tortellini with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella for a filling yet light dinner. Pesto Tortellini is flavorful, fun, and ready in minutes.
5. Chicken Gyros
Juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita. Chicken Gyros are quick to prep and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
6. Chow Mein
This stir-fried chicken and noodles are ready in under 15 minutes and packed with veggies. Chow Mein-inspired noodles are a fast, flavorful way to use up pantry ingredients and will please any picky eater.
7. Pasta Primavera
This colorful pasta dish is packed with fresh seasonal vegetables and a light garlic-parmesan sauce. Pasta Primavera is quick to prepare, bright in flavor, and perfect for summer.
8. Crispy Bean & Cheese Burritos
Made with pantry staples and pan-fried until golden, these burritos are simple and satisfying. Crispy Bean & Cheese Burritos are perfect for quick lunches or fast summer dinners. Look in the recipe notes for Air Fryer instructions.
9. Breakfast Fried Rice
This breakfast-for-dinner twist includes scrambled eggs, veggies, and rice stir-fried together in one pan. Breakfast Fried Rice is hearty, flavorful, and easy to adapt with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
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