7 Summer-Perfect Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Long days and warm weather mean lots of time spent outside (in your garden, perhaps). Cut down on prep work and planning with these summer-perfect meals, made with colorful and seasonal produce, for every night of the week.

Monday: Tomato and Garlic Pasta

“For this simple garlic and tomato pasta recipe, there is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes.” —ALMA-LOU

Tuesday: Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

“These chicken kabobs are marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce and honey mixture that doubles as a basting sauce as the kabobs cook on the grill, adding delicious flavor to every bite of juicy chicken.” —Ann Marie

Wednesday: Flatbreads with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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“These flatbreads with roasted red pepper sauce feature a luscious bell pepper sauce, olives, and fontina cheese, and are the ideal summer dinner.” —Kathryn Hendrix

Thursday: BLT Salad

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“This BLT salad is reminiscent of the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. It’s a great summertime salad!” —D.L. Mooney

Friday: Caprese Chicken

“I love this recipe! It is so delicious that I make a BIG batch and freeze it! I make garlic mashed potatoes and serve it over the mashed potatoes.” —Jamie

Saturday: Pesto Pasta

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“Pesto pasta is easy to make and full of flavor. It tastes good hot or cold!” —Lauren

Sunday: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

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“Grilled bruschetta chicken is a delicious marriage of bruschetta and grilled chicken breasts. It makes an easy, lively main dish. Use fresh garden tomatoes or Roma tomatoes and as much garlic and basil as you dare!” —Brenda Venable

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