Summer brings tons of seasonal perkssunny days, summer vacation, frozen cocktails and so many colorful veggies.
You will also find meals that you could make in advanceperfect for days when you’re out and about.
EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan
Here we bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot.
Jason Donnelly
Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini
Casseroles can be for summer too!
Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
Jason Donnelly
Plus, the grilled veggies taste extra-good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe.
Caprese Sandwich
This Caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Fajitas are an excellent weeknight meal.
Plus, with only one pan, cleanup is a breeze!
We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.
Jason Donnelly
This colorful, quick and easy Instant Pot soup makes a great starter for a summertime meal.
Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula
This grilled prosciutto and arugula pizza makes the perfect summer dinner.
Thawed frozen corn works in place of fresh, just pat it dry before sprinkling it on the pizza.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Plus, it’s an easy way to boost your vegetable servings for the day.
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
Sheet-Pan Sausage & Peppers
This easy meal is bound to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
It’s super simple, comes together quickly and requires just one pan.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Greg DuPree
Celery brings a nice crunch.
The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
This recipe was part of a feature story, “The Real Cost of Healthy Food.”
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb!
Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor.
Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin
Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Deep-fried falafel can be a total grease bomb.
But these pan-seared falafel still get crispy in just a few tablespoons of oil with equally satisfying results.
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Leslie Grow |Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Photographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
