August Already?! I'm Loading My Dinners With Summer Fruits & Veggies Before Summer's Over (2024)

Here, a pillowy omelet is attached to a crispy tortilla and then folded onto jammy cherry tomatoes, soft melty feta, and bright basil leaves. Wrap this in a piece of foil and eat on the go, or pair with a side salad and dig in with a fork for a breakfast-for-dinner situation.

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Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing, but is it good enough to break the internet? The answer: yes…simply, yes. With roasted tomatoes and sharp, tangy feta, this baked pasta dish is undeniably delicious.

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Eggplant Parm is very high on our comfort food dinners list, but we don’t always feel like breaking out the oil for frying. To get all of the textures and flavors of the OG without the cleanup job, we transformed classic eggplant Parmesan into a one-pan dinner that’s as delicious as it is filling.

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These are a twist on the classic Louisiana shrimp po' boy, pairing cornmeal-crusted shrimp burgers with a tangy, homemade remoulade sauce. The combination of juicy shrimp and Creole seasoning will transport your taste buds straight to New Orleans.

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These little pizzettes are excellent for a lazy summer backyard hangout. The combination of crunchy grilled pizza dough, garlic, and olive oil with charred sweet tomatoes and briny salty feta is a simple pleasure, while the scallions get a nice char right before they're covered with gooey cheese. In short, it’s time to start up the grill.

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Think elote, the ever delightful Mexican street corn, with the addition of fast-cooking chicken, and you've got this summery one-pan dinner. Comforting yet bright with fresh lime and smoky spices, the dish lifts the mood and satisfies cravings for explosive Mexican flavors.

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These crab cakes are everything you could ever want in the seafood classic: They're golden, crispy, and chock-full of crab flavor. Ready in 30 minutes and served with homemade tartar sauce, they are the perfect easy dinner or low-effort appetizer this August.

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Forget what you know about a ballpark hot dog, and elevate it with this simple Paris Olympics-inspired ingredient swap. Top it with mustard, and it tastes just like a pig-in-a-blanket—it’s your favorite finger food turned life-size!

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With BBQ chicken, corn, an easy slaw, rice, and pickles, these grain bowls are a protein-packed dinner that's meal prep gold. Once you prep the rice ahead of time, these bowls will only take 15 minutes to cook and assemble!

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Filled with flavorful chicken, plenty of cheese and mix-ins, this quesadilla is not only completely satisfying, but totally customizable. Make it as is for a simple (or Olympics-watching snack) you can count on, or use it as a jumping off point to create your perfect quesadilla.

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Whether you load yours up with all the burger toppings imaginable or prefer to keep it simple, you can't do summer without having at least one classic cheeseburger. Fire up the grill—our go-to recipe will be the base for your favorite burgers at cookouts all August long.

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While we absolutely love all meatballs, juicy ones simmered in a tangy tomato sauce holds a special place in our hearts. In fact, some days only a bowl of creamy polenta and meatballs will do. These are proof that comfort food can be for summer too.

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Meal prep your way to grain bowl greatness with this recipe featuring some new faves, miso and farro. Miso has toasty, savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair well with hearty fish like salmon, while the dense, chewy grains have a more interesting texture than average rice or quinoa.

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On those too-hot days when we just can’t be bothered to add any extra heat in the kitchen, gazpacho is my summer savior. This refreshing soup is best enjoyed in late summer, when the star of the show—sweet, juicy tomatoes—are at their peak. They'll be gone before you know it, so take advantage now!

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Just like all of our Marry Me dishes that came before, the sauce is something to obsess over. It’s perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or tossing with your favorite al dente pasta. Serve it up with a simple salad or your favorite roasted veggie to make this a well-rounded, satisfying meal this August.

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Ready in around 30 minutes, this penne alla vodka is one of our go-to pasta dinners when we're looking for an easy-to-make recipe that delivers. Making homemade pasta sauce does require a bit more effort than picking up that trusty jar, but trust us—with this vodka sauce, it makes all the difference.

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The end of summer usually calls for a shrimp boil...but it’s almost always too hot to turn the stove on! The solution is simple: Throw those same ingredients into the slow cooker and let the machine do the work while you lounge in the sun. Just dump, cook, and roll out the newspaper.

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The key to eggplant steak frites' success is to prep in the kitchen while the grill preheats AND make sure to prep the sauce so the meal can go directly from the grill to the table: Chimichurri sauce tastes even better as the flavors meld, so don’t be shy about making it in advance.

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Disclaimer: “authentic” mapo tofu is hard to perfect without a flaming hot wok above a fire and some hard-to-find ingredients. Never fear, we've made some concessions, and this one is still delicious. Just make sure to serve it with rice to help sop up all that yummy sauce!

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