Best fresh meals for hot summer days!
Looking for ideas for this week’s menu? Here are simple, flavorful dishes that celebrate summer produce and make weeknight cooking easy and enjoyable.
What to Eat This Week
Parmesan pasta frittata — A clever way to use leftover pasta: crisped edges, creamy interior and plenty of parmesan for savory depth. It’s quick to make and satisfying hot or at room temperature for a picnic.
Spicy brown butter weeknight pasta — Nutty brown butter with a hit of chili flakes creates a pantry-friendly pasta that feels special. Add fresh herbs or grated cheese to elevate it.
Tomato pie galette — Rustic, buttery crust topped with ripe tomatoes and melty cheese. It’s an easy, elegant way to highlight summer tomatoes and works well for lunch or a light dinner.
Weeknight peanut noodles with roasted broccoli — A fast, flavorful bowl of noodles tossed in a creamy, savory peanut sauce with caramelized roasted broccoli for texture and color.
Summer BBQ chicken chopped salad — Bright, crunchy and packed with grilled chicken, seasonal veggies and a tangy dressing. It’s filling without feeling heavy and perfect for warm evenings.
Burst tomato burrata pasta — Sweet, juicy tomatoes burst into a silky sauce that coats pasta, finished with creamy burrata for richness. Light, fresh and ideal when tomatoes are at their peak.
Tortellini chickpea salad — A protein-packed, make-ahead salad with tender tortellini, chickpeas and crisp vegetables. It’s versatile as a side or a main for warm-weather meals.
Blueberry zucchini muffins — Moist muffins that blend seasonal zucchini with bursts of blueberry. They make a great breakfast, snack or a sweet finish to a summer meal.
These recipes are designed to be easy, flavorful and suited to warm weather. Mix and match them through the week to keep meals varied and fresh—think light pastas, vibrant salads, and simple baked goods that celebrate summer produce.