7 Easy Summer Dinners That You Can Actually Make

There's a laid-back pizza, healthy salmon, and 5 other easy ideas.

1. Mini Chicken Meatballs with Crispy Potatoes

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Meatballs with potatoes might seem unconventional, but they go together incredibly well. Get the recipe here.

2. Super Easy Grilled Pizza

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Restaurant-worthy pizza is doable at home—it just requires turning on your grill. PRO TIP: Save time by picking up dough from your local pizzeria. Get the recipe here.

3. Crustless Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quiche

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Don't worry, there's enough cheese in this dish to make sure it doesn't taste too healthy. Get the recipe here.

4. Salmon and Summer Veggies In Foil

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Steaming the vegetables and salmon in foil is not only healthier, it cuts down on cleanup, too. Get the recipe here.

5. Stuffed Jalapeño Popper Bacon Cheeseburger

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These would make an EPIC Friday night dinner. You can get ahead by making the jalapeño popper filling and assembling the patties ahead of time. Get the recipe here.

6. Spaghetti Marinara with Ricotta

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A delicious dinner can be as simple as dressing up your favorite marinara with fresh ricotta and basil leaves.

Here's how to make the spaghetti:

Cook 1 pound spaghetti according to package directions. Stir in 3 to 4 cups of your favorite marinara. Dollop with 1 cup ricotta and then top with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Serves 4.

7. Seared Flank Steak With Steamed Asparagus and Turnip-Sweet Potato Mash

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Elegant but easy. Get the recipe here.