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5 Easy summer dinners

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

We've got beautiful weather here in Boise, which means I want to spend more time outside enjoying it. Translate that into I want to spend less time in the house (or hovered over the hot grill) cooking!

I've got some easy summer dinner recipes below that will help you do the same thing.

Scroll down for all 5 recipes, and you can also access all of my dinner recipes here.

I've also got one brand new recipe and an updated recipe below, so be sure to scroll down and check them out.

What are you making this week? Hit reply and let me know!

Happy cooking!

​Marcie

5 Easy Summer Dinners

​Grilled Fish Tacos​

These are fresh, satisfying and topped with a flavorful cherry tomato corn salsa. Don't want to grill? Bake or fry the fish, or air fry it using instructions for my air fryer salmon!

​Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry​

This is the perfect clean out the fridge meal -- you can use whatever veggies you have on hand. Serve over rice for a healthy dinner that's quicker to prepare than it is to order takeout!

​Grilled Lamb Kofta Kebabs​

These kebabs are loaded with warm spices, fresh herbs, and they’re deliciously juicy. They take about 10 minutes of prep then grilled to smoky perfection. Serve with creamy Greek tzatziki, pita or salad for the perfect summer meal!

​Santa Fe Chicken Salad​

This salad is high protein, loaded with flavor and texture, and tossed in a tangy lime dressing. Use rotisserie chicken as a time saver for busy nights!

​Creamy Tortellini Pesto​

Tender cheese tortellini is smothered in a fresh, homemade pesto sauce along with mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and toasted walnuts. It’s a family friendly dinner that’s on the table in about 30 minutes!

New this week!

​Quick Pickled Red Onions​

​Burger Bowls​

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