Wildly Delicious Weeknight Dinners For July

Fresh seasonal veggies are often the star of summer pasta recipes, which inspired this garlic Parmesan summer squash pasta. The noodles are coated in plenty of Parmesan and a buttery garlic sauce, and tossed with sautéed summer squash and zucchini.

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In this panzanella salad riff, the dumplings start crispy and chewy, but after a few minutes of swimming with soy- and chili-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, they soak up some extra flavor, adding a bit of textural contrast to the dish.

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If you love Caprese but wish it could be more of a main course, then let me introduce this protein-filled, carb-forward skillet. In this recipe, I’m adding in pan-roasted chicken and store-bought gnocchi as Caprese’s newest co-stars.

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Brown rice is topped with tender steak, fajita-style peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and sliced avocado in these protein-packed bowls for an easy, quick lunch that will be the envy of all your coworkers.

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These fully loaded smash burger tacos are the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla. You’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night again!

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Has there ever been a combination more harmonious than pineapple and BBQ sauce? I don’t think so! Sweet and tangy with just a hint of spice, this chicken dinner is practically guaranteed to make you everyone’s favorite person at the cookout.

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Shrimp pasta is what dreams are made of, but this one—tossed in a Parmesan white wine sauce—really takes the cake. Buttery, garlicky shrimp are tossed in the simple but satisfying sauce with angel hair pasta before being topped with fresh herbs for a summer dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

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Looking for the most creative and GENIUS way to feed your party guests? Let us introduce this giant party sub that uses a simple hack of baking bread in a Bundt pan to turn a classic sandwich into a party centerpiece that will steal the show at any picnic or summer potluck this July.

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Summer cookouts call for food with bright herbs, creamy sauces, and tons of char, and this green goddess grilled chicken is bringing all that and more. Chicken thighs are tossed in a simple green goddess dressing and grilled immediately for a no-wait, no-fuss dinner that hits all those alfresco dinner vibes.

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Excuse us while we say our goodbyes to beef burgers forever (JK, we’ll always love a classic burger). But can we talk about how good a chicken burger can be when it’s done right? Far from dry or bland, this chicken burger is juicy, flavorful, and oh-so satisfying when that burger craving hits.

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Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth with this creamy, spicy mac & cheese. Serve this side dish alongside hot dog tacos for a twist that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

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In this skewer recipe sirloin steak meets soy and chili-garlic sauce, alongside red onion, and is grilled until medium-rare while being brushed with a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze. The result is a tender, slightly spicy charred grilled steak stacked with grilled onion and sticky sauce.

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To turn this staple budget dinner into a vegetarian-friendly version I can get behind, I developed this roasted ricotta stuffed peppers recipe. Sautéed garlicky zucchini is folded into couscous, salty Pecorino and ricotta, and lots of mozzarella for a dinner that makes for great meal prep.

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For this one-pan dinner I went for a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that is full of lime juice, jalapeño, ginger, and both tomatoes and tomato paste. The result is a super tender, flavorful chicken with a golden brown crust, coated in what just may be your new favorite sauce.

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If you love the idea of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap but can’t do the meat and dairy, let me introduce your next fast food copycat obsession: this vegan Crunchwrap. Creamy chipotle vegan queso dip and meaty lentils make for a satisfying filling while a quick trip in a hot skillet adds crunch to every bite.

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An ideal summer meal, these blackened shrimp bowls have it all. With seasoned, blackened shrimp, fresh veggies, fire-roasted corn, and a brown rice base, these grain bowls are the perfect quick lunch that will satisfy you (and make all your coworkers jealous).

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This dirty martini-inspired pasta is in a category all on its own. My rendition takes inspiration from a classic pasta al limone by using heavy cream as the base for the luscious and decadent sauce. And, just like a dirty martini, we supplement the dish with olives and brine.

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This ultra-creamy, cheesy spaghetti is as simple and comforting as you can get; all you need is a few basic ingredients and 20 minutes. The three cheeses combine with heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, and a sprinkling of even more cheese for the ultimate weeknight pasta dinner.

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If you find yourself ordering a chicken Caesar wrap every lunch break, then let me introduce you to your next Caesar-inspired obsession: my fried chicken Caesar sandwich. Trust me—biting through the buttery, sweet brioche to meet the salty Caesar dressing dripping over crispy chicken is nothing less than a masterpiece of a mouthful.

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A summer salad should be simple with minimal effort, allowing the summer produce to really shine. This couscous salad does just that. Filled with cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, and corn, this salad really does scream summer.

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