26 Easy Weeknight Summer Dinners
Posted by Jessica Witt on August 3, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-s...et-pickle-mayonnaise
From juicy chicken burgers to tasty pork skewers, these family-friendly recipes will get supper on the table fast so you can relax and enjoy all that summer has to offer.
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Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula
These easy-to-assemble sandwiches are made with albacore tuna steaks grilled to perfection and are great for lunch or dinner.
Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise
Combine hass avocados, fresh cilantro and fruity tomatillos for a creamy-cool salsa that pairs perfectly with spicy shrimp.
Ready in under 30 minutes, Rachael Ray whips up a flavour-packed dish of Parmesan-crusted chicken topped with tomatoes and basil, and served with crispy roasted potatoes, peppers and onions.
These fragrant burger patties are brushed with pomegranate molasses, and topped with all the fixings for a satisfying backyard meal.
There are endless options for using leftover grilled chicken, but this healthy take on fajitas is bound to become a dinnertime staple in no time.
A weeknight dinner wonder, chicken, apples and shallots are tossed in a sweet and tangy maple glaze.
Flavourful Thai-spiced chicken is served alongside a mix of veggies and butter lettuce for a build-you-own dinner the whole family will enjoy.
This scrumptious dinner consists of two different types of burgers for those nights when you're trying to please everyone in the family!
Make this fresh pasta dish totally vegetarian by using veggie broth instead of chicken. Your guests will adore the creamy, cheesy sauce that coats the tender spring veggies and al dente fettuccine.
Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make four tasty variations, so your family members or guests are bound to find at least one they love!
Peanut butter is the not-so-secret ingredient in this delightful meal-in-a-bowl that pairs a rich and flavourful sauce with fresh, crunchy sugar snap peas, red bell pepper and scallions.
For a quick and easy meal the whole family will love, add fresh corn, Roma tomatoes, grated cheese, avocados, green onions, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and leftover shredded chicken to a bed of crisp lettuce and you're set.
A comfort food fave, these sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until you're ready to cook.
These pork loins are fast and easy to prepare, and with their crispy exterior, will have your family's mouths watering in no time.
Crispy, cornmeal batter gives these tasty tacos a satisfying crunch. Loaded with Canadian flavours like maple and bacon, and nestled in fresh, warm tortillas, you'll be craving these cod tacos all summer long.
This Spanish-inspired salmon is baked surrounded by croutons, olives, peppers, spices and fresh herbs.
Head to the farmersâ market and buy as much healthy, seasonal produce as you can. When you get home, chop up your vegetables and toss in some shrimp for a veggie-packed spring meal with minimal clean-up.
This spiralizer supper is quick and easy, but looks and tastes fancy enough for a weekend dinner party. Everyday pesto is switched up for an elegant pistachio variation, rich in monounsaturated fats and fibre. A lean (and economical) cut of pork tenderloin is the final flourish.
Make veggies your main by adding a hit of protein from halibut and chickpeas. Salads that leave you hungry an hour later are a thing of the past with this substantial yet light main.
Tender chunks of pork are marinated in lemongrass and fish sauce, grilled to perfection and served on a vermicelli salad for a barbecue meal bursting with fresh flavours.
Quinoa and fresh summer market produce all provide a hydrating and healthy summer side dish or vegetarian main. If you canât find squash blossoms, add a handful of delicate salad greens instead.
Grilled red pepper, tahini, garlic and a touch of honey make for a tasty Mediterranean vinaigrette that turns canned chickpeas into a fresh and fragrant salad. Serve with a few cumin-coated grilled scallops for a delicate dinner dish.
Here Ree has used fussili noodles, but she recommends using fettuccine, which pairs perfectly with the chunks of grilled chicken and creamy white sauce.
A light and bright shrimp-topped linguine gets added sunshine â and flavour â from its homemade lemon oil drizzle.
Garlic-marinated grilled steak is topped over a bed of greens tossed in a light and spicy ginger and soy dressing.
Bring a little taste of spring to your table with this fresh ânoodleâ salad. Carrots and zucchini are spiralized and tossed in a spicy vinaigrette made from olive oil, vinegar, a touch of honey and red pepper flakes.