Quick Summer Dinners

By BH&G Food Editors
Summer is here! Make the most of the season's bounty of fresh produce with these quick dinner recipes. They're all ready in 30 minutes or less.
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Chicken and Peach Pesto Pizza

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Don't even think about turning on your oven! This summer pizza cooks directly on the grill, and we're topping it with our favorite farmers market finds -- fresh basil and peaches.

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How to Shape Pizza Dough

Follow this easy step-by-step for shaping dough into pizza crust.

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Grilled Chicken with Basil Chimichurri

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If you're like us, grilled chicken is a summer staple. Spice it up with our garlic-packed chimichurri sauce. It's just as good on veggies like green beans and zucchini.

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Fresh Basil Salad

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Too hot to cook? Toss together this bold basil-and-raspberry salad. Roll goat cheese in farro for a new take on croutons.

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Chicken and Avocado Lettuce Wraps

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Transform taco salad into picnic-worthy lettuce wraps. Top romaine lettuce hearts with your favorite toppings like mashed avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

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Bagel and Lox Rigatoni Salad

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This is how we do breakfast for dinner. This veggie-packed salad is evening-ready thanks to smoked salmon and homemade bagel croutons.

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Chicken Sausage with Pineapple Relish

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It's all about the topping on these grilled chicken sausages. It takes just minutes to toss together our pineapple, jalapeno, and ginger salsa.

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Farro, Chickpeas, and Greens

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This kale salad is better than the rest. Nutty farro, chickpeas, and summer tomatoes make it totally dinner-worthy.

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Linguine with Garlic, Pepper, and Rhubarb

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There's more to rhubarb than pie. Toss it with pasta, garlic, and pepper, and you've got our favorite seasonal dinner.

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Ham and Asparagus Macaroni

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The secret to this summertime pasta is in the sauce. Fresh lemon peel brightens up the dish and brings out the flavor of fresh asparagus.

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Smoky Slider Skewers

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Go beyond burgers and buns. Our smoky grilled sliders are best wrapped in a tortilla and topped with our double-tomato relish.

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Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce

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Nothing says summer like fish tacos. Go bold with the spicy flavors of jalapeno and fresh lime. Our creamy sauce cools things off.

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Fish Tacos, Two Ways

Can't decide between fried or grilled fish tacos? Here's how to prepare both versions!

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Garlicky Zucchini Noodles

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Chances are that by now you've heard of zucchini noodles. Twirl up the garden noodles with garlic, walnut oil, and goat cheese for a fresh summer dinner.

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Eggplant Panzanella

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This salad is our favorite way to use day-old bread. We've added fresh tarragon, but basil and oregano would be delicious, too.

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Spicy Chicken Sausage Pasta and Greens

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Toss together purchased chicken sausages, greens, and pasta, and you'll see just how easy dinner can be. Like a little spice? Top the bowl with crushed red pepper.

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Bucatini with Shrimp and Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

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This light and fresh pasta dish is our go-to summer dinner. The bright sauce starts with garlic and cherry tomatoes and is finished with fresh basil and crushed red pepper.

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Chicken, Brie, and Nectarine Flatbread

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Peach preserves stand in the for sauce on these summery flatbreads. The sweet base balances rich Brie cheese and peppery arugula.

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Cajun Turkey and Fresh Melon Salad

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Salad perfection is all about balance. Here, spicy turkey and sweet melon pair for a spectacular summer dinner.

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Basil-Tomato Chicken Skillet

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Love the flavors of bruschetta? This recipe is all you need to transform the Italian appetizer into a quick one-dish dinner.

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Zesty Salmon Pasta Salad

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Put those broken lasagna noodles to good use. Here, we've tossed them with salmon, greens, and a zesty chili pan sauce.

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Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries

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You've never had turkey burgers like this. Top the savory grilled patties with fresh peaches and blueberries. Oomph up the flavors with a sprinkle of fresh mint.

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