I complain a lot on this little corner of the internet, which means I often cook things I absolutely adore and then somehow forget about. You might wonder how something that was “omg! insanely!” good can slip my mind. The truth is simple: when I’m not experimenting because I’m bored, I default to standbys like pizza, tacos, or a microwave quesadilla. And if none of those fit, a bag of Snapea Crisps mysteriously appears—my odd obsession, considering I don’t even like vegetables. Yet I can’t stop eating them. Five minutes ago I was halfway through a bag that claims three servings; clearly it’s a single-serving miracle, and yes, they’re healthy because they have three grams of fiber.
Recently I dug through last summer’s archives while brainstorming dinner ideas and found a stack of recipes I’d labeled “omg! insanely” good—and then promptly forgot. I’ve already made seven of them since rediscovering the list. Here are my favorites that I pulled back into rotation. They’re perfect for warm nights, backyard meals, or when you want something straightforward but exciting.
Clams Casino Pizza
Grilled Corn Fettuccine
Hot Fudge Root Beer Floats
Caprese Quinoa with Homemade Basil Oil
Greek Grilled Chicken Salad
Avocado Lime Fruit Salad
Grilled Salmon with Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Broiled Shrimp with Tomatoes, Basil & Brie
Mocha Coconut Frappuccino Cupcakes
Grilled Corn Summer Breakfast Hash
Salt & Vinegar Chip Crusted Fish Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
If you have easy, fun summer dinner ideas, send them my way—I’m halfway through bag number two of Snapea Crisps and ready to cook.