Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas

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Need some ideas for nights when it's too hot to cook or you're hungry after a long day of hiking? Check out some ideas for these lazy days of summer.

Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas

Pesto Pasta

Pesto pasta made with pesto alla Genovese is never the wrong answer in summer. Make this recipe in less time than it takes to boil water!

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Orzo Pesto Salad

Or make a cool summer salad with that pesto, orzo, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella.

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Cast Iron Chicken Breast

Need some protein? Add a quick, pan-roasted cast iron chicken breast to your salad. Perfectly cooked chicken breast, every time.

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Rainbow Salad

Or add the chicken to a salad bowl filled with a rainbow of summer's ripest vegetables.

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Rainbow Poke Bowl

If tuna's more your style, a quick sear is all you need for this tuna steak in this rainbow poke bowl.

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Braised BBQ Meatballs

Braise meatballs in store-bought BBQ sauce, and you've got a surprisingly quick and easy meal. Cold leftovers work perfectly in a meatball wrap.

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Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast for dinner is always a great option for lazy dinners. Scramble some eggs and make some waffles. Easy peasy!

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The Fawaffle

You can smile when you say it, but these falafel waffles are no laughing matter. Serve with your favorite Middle Eastern sides like hummus, feta, and baba ganoush!

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