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After a day in the sun, the last thing anyone wants to do is labor over dinner. After all, summer is all about embracing a sense of ease ? whenever and wherever possible. So don?t sweat the dinner plans, we?ve compiled our favorite lazy summer dinner ideas to keep mealtime feeling effortless even when your energy is sapped. These recipes are simple to make and easy to crave.
Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
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Scallops with Pesto Cream Sauce
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Cooking scallops may sound fussy or complicated, but this recipe only takes 15 minutes to complete. Season your scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour before searing in a skillet with butter. Finish with pesto, capers, and heavy cream for an unbelievably effortless but utterly elegant entree.
Best Salmon Bake
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Crockpot Italian Chicken
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Pesto Pasta Salad
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Peruvian Lomo Saltado
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The Peruvians might be the masters of using french fries in inventive ways. Don't agree? Then try this stir fry, known as lomo saltado, using tri-tip, french fries, tomatoes, and peppers. The only hassle with this recipe is waiting for the fries to bake.
Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce
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Simple BBQ Ribs
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Spicy Canned Salmon Salad Rice Bowl
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Simple Macaroni and Cheese
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue
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The slow cooker does all of the heavy lifting in this 5-ingredient recipe. Add chicken as well as a sauce made from Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and your favorite bottled barbecue sauce to the pot, and you?re well on your way to dinner. Simmer it low and slow for 6-8 hours, or cook on ?high? for about 3 hours if you need it finished sooner.
Easy Gazpacho
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Throw all your ingredients into a blender and you are nearly done. Chill in the fridge for two hours, and a refreshing, chilled dinner is ready to go. Blending in batches may be required, depending on how much gazpacho you're making.
BLT Salad
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A BLT is a simple meal to begin with, so this salad twist on the sandwich is a great option if you want to pack in more greens or don’t have any bread laying around. “A great summertime salad,” says recipe creator D. L. Mooney.
Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
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Broiled Lobster Tails
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Mexican Quesadilla Casserole
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This quesadilla casserole might be one of the easiest on Allrecipes. After the filling cooks in a pan for 10 to 15 minutes, assemble the tortillas, cheese, and beef mixture in a casserole dish and let the oven finish the job.
Ahi Tuna Poke
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Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice
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Easy Rib Eye Roast
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Here is the rib eye roast you've been waiting for. With only some light prep, we are always amazed at how delicious this roast turns out. Just sit back, and enjoy as the aromas fill your kitchen.
Watermelon Feta Salad
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Refreshing and light, this salad is a keeper no matter the time of year; it's just that much better in the summertime . Feta cheese, fresh watermelon, tomatoes and arugula make an excellent combination for a lazy day.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled cheese is the perfect lazy summer dinner. Quick and delicious, you'll be making a second sandwich before you remember how much you didn't feel like cooking.
Quick Beef Stir-Fry
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Mississippi Roast (Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast)
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If you have a few minutes to throw a few ingredients together in a slow cooker in the morning, you will have a tender and delicious Mississippi roast by the evening. Substitute beef round or beef brisket for the beef chuck, if desired.
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