Enjoy the sunshine and flavors of summer with these Sunday dinner recipes.
These dinner recipes feature filling protein and seasonal vegetables for a fresh and tasty meal.
Recipes like Grilled Chicken Thighs with Summer Corn Salad and Cherry Tomato & Garlic Pasta are bright and satisfying.
Jason Donnelly
A Sunday meal can often extend 3 to 4 days in the fridge if stored properly.
Plus, the grilled veggies taste extra-good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe.
Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice.
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Serve with a glass of your favorite red wine.
Make this simple entree vegetarian by swapping in vegetable broth or “no-chicken” broth for the chicken broth.
Serve these bowls for a satisfying brunch, lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Here, they are paired with a fresh corn and tomato salad for a simple summer dinner.
When grilling skin-on chicken thighs, watch for flare-ups.
Move the chicken away from the flames and reduce heat, if necessary, to keep it from charring.
For a twist, try stuffing the salad into the pitas rather than crisping them in Step 3.
Harissa gives the creamy sauce a little kick.
Serve with brown basmati rice and a spinach salad.
This quick one-pan high-protein and veggie-packed dinner is easy to make and the whole family will love it.
Succotash Salad with Grilled Sirloin
A summer salad through and through!
Serve these vegan burgers on buns or stuff them in pitas.
Discard any that stay closed.
The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Got a bumper crop of zucchini?
Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free.
Ancho chile powder, made from dried ground poblano peppers, adds sweet, mild heat.
If you have a spiralizer and want to make your own zucchini noodles, use two medium zucchini.
Grilled Fish with Peperonata
This healthy grilled fish dish is made for easy summertime entertaining.
The peperonata can be made in advance and reheated while you grill the fish.
Be sure to oil the grill grates well before adding the brined Cypriot cheese.
To make it even faster, grab a bag of prechopped collards from the produce section.
Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful.
A generous amount of cooking spray helps the panko breadcrumb coating on these cauliflower steaks get nice and crispy.
Jason Donnelly
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas
Grilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor.
Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side.
Served with a mess of garlicky veggies, these French onion pork chops are a weeknight winner.
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Johnny Autry
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Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke
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