Hello! Hello! Spring is in the air which means summer is just around the corner. What better way to kick off summer than a gift certificate to Target for all of your summer gear. All you have to do to win is leave me a comment with your favorite summer dinner suggestion and the winner will receive a $50 gift card. However, if your name is drawn and you are also one of my followers, you’ll receive a $100 gift card instead. Simple, right? Just make sure you leave me your contact info (email, google account…). Contest ends at 12:00 a.m. Monday morning, so you have all weekend to let me know what you like to eat on a warm summer night. The winner will be announced Monday morning (after a random drawing). Best of luck!
Kristin says
My most favorite summer dinner is chicken tacos with an avocado salsa, and a cold black bean salad on the side, YUMMY!!!!
Jennifer says
My favorite summer meal is chicken fajitas or pretty much anything else you can do on the grill that doesn't require heating up the oven.
Paige says
Hi! Hmmm, let's see….summer food…I think I agree with Kristin, I can't think of anything better. And if I am so lucky to win you can get me at paigewalker1113@yahoo.com Thanks and great blog, good work girl!
Jennifer Atnip says
My favorite summer dinner…besides ANYTHING on the grill…is Grilled Ginger Peach Chicken…mmmm….I might have to make that next week 🙂
mom of 2 wonderful brats says
My favorite summer dinner is a salad bar, normally we grill some chicken to put on it then we set out all kinds of veggies and fruits and everyone adds as much as they want of what ever they want. and if I happen to win my email is tjhfr@msn.com! Love the blog and the ideas I get from it
Joy says
My favorite summertime meal is Shells Caprice. Which has shell pasta, summer tomatos , garlic, basil, EVOO, mozzarella cheese and S & in it. Super easy to make!!
I LOVE your blog and all your simple dinner recipes. Please keep them coming!
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Ashley says
Summer cornbread salad! We've already made it twice and it's not summer yet. Think crumbed cornbread, turkey bacon, tomato, corn, beans, bell pepper, green onions, cheese, ranch…all tossed together in a big bowl. Let me just say we NEVER have leftovers 🙂
Jennifer Deardorff says
My favorite summer meal (enjoyed out on the porch of course) is teriyaki grilled pork chops!
Lauren says
I love to have the hubby grill a pork tenderloin and I pair it with fresh summer strawberry and avocado salsa! It goes great with cilantro lime rice! Yum!!
Nancy Jennings says
I love steak on the grill with Summer Avacado, corn and blackbean salad === I could eat the salad as a meal in itself. 🙂
Unknown says
My favorite summer dinner is baby back ribs! <3 Yum! Please pick me for your giveaway! It would mean so much and it would be such an honor! Btw, I love all of your recipes!! <3
JJC says
Tilapia tacos, chips, and homemade salsa. Love your blog!
Stephanie says
I love a cold toasted bagel with cream cheese and all kinds of veggies for a quick summertime meal 🙂
Michelle Morphis says
I love anything on the grill or a "cold cut bar" or chicken salad sandwiches which I can't wait to have at our women's meeting picnic saturday!! I love you blog and enjoy sharing it with others!! Oh year and home made icecream!!!
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Tara says
hmm. Favorite summer meal would have to be some kind of grilling. Lets say grilled chicken, jasmine rice & fresh fruit! Thanks for the giveaaway Shay!
Tiffany says
Steak salad. Perfect for summer because you can bbq and then cut it up and toss it one salad with potatoes. Just right for enjoying an evening outside!
The Bejars says
I love shrimp prawns marinated in coconut milk with red chillies, ginger, sweet chili sauce and fresh basil, grilled and served over asian soba noodles topped with the remaining sauce cooked on the stovetop.
I can't wait to try your pesto recipe.
Megan and Adam Pfanmiller says
Hmmm….my favorite summer recipe is Low Country Broil eaten outside at the lake or beach (sausage, potatoes, shrimp and corn cooked together in a big 'ole pot!) Perfect for large crowds!
meg says
My favorite is any type of grilled chicken with pasta salad! Fills you up, is great the next day and still feels light and summery!
Tracy Giles says
My favorite is shrimp, steak and chicken kabobs with lots of grilled veggies. 🙂
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kelly says
My favorite summer meal is grilled pork tenderloin, fresh fruit, salad or corn on the cob OR we love a good shrimp boil also!!
Christina says
My favorite summer meal is whole wheat penne pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes cut in half, fresh mozzerella cubed, and fresh basil. Drizzled with EVOO and fresh ground pepper and a little salt. Served with a fresh green salad and sun tea.
The Black Family says
We love Paula Dean's Broccoli Cole Slaw served with jerk grilled chicken. And homemade ice cream for dessert:)
Thanks for all the great quick meal ideas! Love them!
Jelly says
Definitely grilled fish with a fresh corn salad. My husband usually does the grilling. And I make a simple corn salad with black beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, EVOO, and S&P. Yum! Sometimes we make a Sandia Agua, and fresh fruit salad.
Emily says
I live in the desert. So I try to keep cooking in the summer, to a minimum. But I still like to eat healthy.
My favorite meal, is to make chicken salad, with lots of veggies. Then take a large tomato, and clean out the inside. Like you would do a bell pepper, when you make stuffed bell peppers. Then I put some baby spinach on the bottom, and fill with the chicken salad. It's delicious. Especially on those triple digit days!
♥Lola says
Definitely grilled fish, turned into fish tacos. With homemade guacamole and pico de gallo. I also make a black bean and corn salad. It's really yummy!
Maggie says
This might sound crazy, but I pull out the slow cooker. I make BBQ chicken in there. Then we have shreaded BBQ chicken sandwiches. And a cucumber and tomato salad! My kids love it. And I enjoy not having to cook on the stove. 🙂
Manders says
We enjoy a fajita salad. Either we make steak or chicken fajitas on the grill. And add them to a salad with fresh corn, diced tomato, avocado, olives, and jalapeno EVOO. Topped with some crunchy corn tortilla strips.
Abby says
My favorite summer meal besides all the normal yummy grilled favorites (burgers and hot dogs) is soft tacos with cool mango salsa to top them with! And for dessert, homemade banana pudding! 🙂
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Abby says
My favorite summertime meal (besides backyard cook-outs) is homemade soft tacos with cool mango salsa to top them with! And for dessert, sopapilla cheesecake! Love all your recipes, especially the whoopie pies! 🙂
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Selena says
Seafood gazpacho. With grilled pineapple and ice cream for dessert. It's my kids' favorite meal!
Alice says
I just love when my husband grills kabobs for us. He makes some with shrimp, steak, or chicken. Then plenty with fresh veggies. And a few, with fruit. Those are the best when they are grilled! 🙂
Sandy says
I hope this doesn't sound too weird. I like poached eggs on a spinach salad. With some Italian cheese. Super easy. But so tasty!