Easy Summer Dinners

Y’all summer so close we can almost taste it! This weekend we took a trip to Canyon Lake, and enjoyed some sun and the beautiful water. I grew up about 10 minutes from the lake, and my parents still live out there. To see my kids going out there making memories on the same lake that I did, is so much fun. When you’re out on the lake, pool, or chilling in the backyard, you hardly want to come inside and cook a big dinner, am I right? That’s why I am excited to start sharing some super EASY summer dinners to make for your family. Continue reading for this week’s list of easy dinners. You can also follow my new summer Pinterest board for future ideas!

on the menu this week

Monday: hawaiian chicken rice bowls *I shared this recipe a while back, and decided I definitely needed to include it on my summer easy list! Just a few ingredients needed and minimal cook time. I love using Primal Kitchen hawaiian sauce for the delicious flavor. You could also throw some chicken in a crockpot with some of this sauce simmering with it. Serve on slider buns for the kids! (recipe)

Tuesday: garlic steak & potato foil packs *anything I can throw in some foil on the grill is a great option. Pair with a salad or some grilled zucchini for some greens. (recipe)

Wednesday: Mexican street corn chicken *I found this recipe on Pinterest and can’t wait to make it. One pan magic – mix it all up and throw in oven. If you don’t want to heat up your whole kitchen – use the air fryer oven! (recipe)

Thursday: shrimp stir fry *shrimp is one of those QUICK proteins I love to have on hand for an easy dinner. I buy the frozen ones already peeled and deveined. Sauté in some garlic butter for a couple minutes and pair with a frozen pack of stir fry veggies. Use coconut aminos for a soy sauce and boom. Dinner is done! If you need some carbs, microwave a pack of rice. Can’t get easier!

Friday: grilled pizzas *IF you have been around here a while you know I love to grill on Friday’s! Pizzas are a simple dinner. Buy a frozen one for the quickest option, use premade crusts (I like Banza & Udis), or make your own crust if you’re feeling extra. (I love Bob’s Red Mill GF pizza crust mix.) Use a good pizza stone out on the grill, or place on foil! I like this stone here.