When the weather’s warm, you belong outside—not in a sweltering kitchen. Luckily, these 93 easy summer dinner recipes don’t take much time or effort to whip up. In fact, many of these meals will be on the table in 30 minutes or less. They’re fast, beginner-friendly, prime for preparing ahead and ideal for balmy, 85-degree nights when the sun’s still out and you really don’t want to be standing at the stove.
Many star summer produce, like zucchini, tomatoes, peaches and corn, that practically transforms itself into gorgeous, mouthwatering dishes. I'm talking skillet roast chicken with peaches, tomatoes and red onion, zoodles with summer vegetables and a savory heirloom tomato tart. The list also includes light dishes, like chopped Italian salad pizza, simple seasonal pastas, like spicy corn carbonara, and even no-cook gems, like yellow tomato gazpacho.
If you're eager to fire up the grill, I've rounded up options to inspire you beyond burgers and hot dogs, from a summer skillet gnocchi featuring grilled corn to Greek lemon chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce, just to name a few barbecue recipes.
For even more epic ideas, read on for 93 easy summer meals to devour alfresco.
