The paradox of summer cooking is that it's the one time of year that fresh, seasonal produce is overflowing the markets -- tomatoes, corn, and zucchini abound, to name a few -- but it's also the a time we'd rather not spend in our kitchens. Whether it's because the temperature is just too high or because you'd rather spend the time soaking in the sun outside, summer cooking is tricky. We get it.
That's why we scoured the Internet to find the best quick and easy summer dinner recipes. These dishes are delightful, yet won't make you a slave to the kitchen when what you really want to do is enjoy the setting sun. They're also on the lighter side, because that's what we need when the temperatures are rising. Pastas, salads and quick seafood recipes: this is what dinner should look like for the rest of the season.
Get the 15-Minute Italian Pasta recipe from The Clever Carrot
Get the Buttered Brie and Heirloom Tomato Toast with Honey, Thyme and Walnuts recipe from Half Baked Harvst
Get the 15-Minute Baked Sole with Mediterranean Couscous recipe from The Clever Carrot
Get the Easy Avocado Boats recipe from Minimalist Baker
Get the Nectarine and Fig Summer Salad with Crispy Pancetta recipe from How Sweet It Is
Get the Orzo Pasta Salad recipe from The Clever Carrot
Get the Iced Cucumber and Yogurt Soup recipe from The View from Great Island
Get the Za'atar Spiced Grilled Zucchini with Labneh recipe from Feasting at Home
Get the Marinated Zucchini Feta Salad with Fresh Corn and Toasted Pistachio Breadcrumbs recipe from How Sweet It Is
Get the Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Wilted Greens recipe from The Clever Carrot
Get the Watermelon Gazpacho recipe from The View from Great Island
Get the Grilled Apricot, Corn and Arugula Salad recipe from How Sweet It Is
Get the Roasted Garlic Butter Bucatini with Burst Tomatoes recipe from How Sweet It Is
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