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  6. 20 Family-Friendly Dinners You'll Want to Make All Summer Long

20 Family-Friendly Dinners You'll Want to Make All Summer Long

July 13, 2021
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These family-friendly dinners are sure to delight all ages. From tacos to pasta dishes, these recipes feature protein like chicken and ground beef and are an easy way to eat veggies. Recipes like our Crispy Fish Taco Bowls and Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini make for filling, delicious meals.

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One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
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This one-pot pasta with tangy tomato-basil sauce is a simple, fast and easy weeknight dinner. All of your ingredients go into one pot, and with a bit of stirring and about 25 minutes of cook time, you'll have a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy.

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Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo

Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables and Orzo
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In this healthy BBQ shrimp recipe, shrimp are seasoned with a peppery spice blend and served with zucchini, peppers and whole-grain orzo for a delicious and easy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.

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Crispy Fish Taco Bowls

Crispy Fish Taco Bowls
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The adobo sauce in a can of chipotles lends earthy heat to the crema that tops these bowls. Don't toss out the unused peppers! Freeze them in an airtight container and pull them out to add to sauces, marinades or chili.

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25-Minute Chicken & Veggie Enchiladas

25 minute chicken veggie enchiladas
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These chicken enchiladas are great for using up any veggies you have lingering in your fridge. Our chicken enchilada recipe calls for zucchini, squash and onion, but you could easily swap in spinach, onions or potatoes.

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Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini

Skillet Beef, Corn & Zucchini Tater Tot Casserole
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Casseroles can be for summer too! We packed this one with peak-season vegetables—corn, zucchini and tomatoes—then topped it with crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheese, making it a dinner winner.

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Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger & Basil

Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger & Basil
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Broccoli and snow peas add color, crunch and, of course, 1 1/2 servings of vegetables per person to this easy stir-fry. Serve over rice or rice noodles to absorb every last bit of the sauce.

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Grilled Pork & Vegetables with Fresh Corn Polenta

Grilled Pork & Vegetables with Fresh Corn Polenta
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Fresh-corn polenta is a summery accompaniment to the pork and vegetables here. Ancho chile powder, made from dried ground poblano peppers, adds sweet, mild heat.

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Grilled Halloumi & Summer Vegetable Tacos

Grilled Halloumi & Summer Vegetable Tacos
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Because of its semi-firm texture, halloumi is prone to sticking to the grill. Be sure to oil the grill grates well before adding the brined Cypriot cheese.

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Pepper, Pesto & Spinach Stromboli

Pepper, Pesto & Spinach Stromboli
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Stromboli can often be heavy with meat and cheese, but this version is packed with veggies. Nutty fontina is more flavorful than classic mozzarella, so a little goes long way. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Summer Corn Salad

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Chicken thighs are easy on the budget and great for grilling because they stay moist in the heat. Here, they are paired with a fresh corn and tomato salad for a simple summer dinner. When grilling skin-on chicken thighs, watch for flare-ups. Move the chicken away from the flames and reduce heat, if necessary, to keep it from charring.

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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Ep. 9: Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Mac & Cheese
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Broccoli—just like pasta—makes a tasty pairing with sharp Cheddar. Here, we've combined all three ingredients in a homey casserole that's baked in a cast-iron skillet. Replacing some of the pasta in the dish with vegetables makes it more nutritious and helps you cut down on carbs.

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Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza

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This light and flavorful caprese pizza is ready when the tomatoes are just heated through and the mozzarella cheese is slightly melted. If you want a little more on this pizza, it'd be delicious with a few slices of prosciutto. Chef tip: let your dough come up to room temperature before you stretch it--it'll make it much easier to work with.

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Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole

Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole
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Thin slices of zucchini wrap around a creamy filling of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and are nestled in a creamy pesto sauce in this light and summery vegetarian casserole.

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20-Minute Creamy Lemon-Feta Skillet Chicken

20-Minute Creamy Lemon-Feta Skillet Chicken
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Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are smothered in a creamy sauce accented by briny feta cheese, lemon and fresh herbs in this ultra-fast one-skillet dinner.

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Lemon-Garlic Dump Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

Lemon-Garlic Dump Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
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This fuss-free dinner is as easy as dumping chicken thighs, veggies and sauce in a baking dish! As the chicken cooks it adds flavor to the sauce that thickens while it cooks and softens the vegetables.

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Greek Summer-Squash Grilled Pizza

Greek Summer-Squash Grilled Pizza
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Spreading roasted red pepper hummus on this easy grilled pizza makes a fast and easy base for tender summer squash and salty chunks of feta. Best of all? This healthy pizza is ready in 20 minutes.

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Lemon-Garlic Dump Dinner with Chicken, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts

Lemon-Garlic Dump Dinner with Chicken, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
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Tender chicken breast is bathed in a lemony marinade that brings a bright pop of flavor to this one-dish meal. The vegetables get crispy edges and, along with the juicy chicken, make this a winning combo.

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Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
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Moist chicken thighs, tender potatoes and a bright honey-lemon sauce cook together in this flavorful one-pan dinner. It's tasty enough for company, yet easy enough for a weeknight.

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25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas

25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas
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These quick sweet potato and bean enchiladas are diabetes-friendly thanks to egg wraps that are lower in carbs than traditional tortillas. The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.

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Summer Corn Tortilla Soup

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Take advantage of local fresh corn and whip up this 40-minute Mexican-inspired summer soup recipe. It's topped with creamy avocado slices and crispy corn tortillas, but you can make it next-level by adding a dollop of nonfat plain yogurt, a bit of grated Cheddar, and/or chopped scallions.

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    1 of 20 One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
    2 of 20 Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo
    3 of 20 Crispy Fish Taco Bowls
    4 of 20 25-Minute Chicken & Veggie Enchiladas
    5 of 20 Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini
    6 of 20 Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger & Basil
    7 of 20 Grilled Pork & Vegetables with Fresh Corn Polenta
    8 of 20 Grilled Halloumi & Summer Vegetable Tacos
    9 of 20 Pepper, Pesto & Spinach Stromboli
    10 of 20 Grilled Chicken Thighs with Summer Corn Salad
    11 of 20 Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Mac & Cheese
    12 of 20 Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
    13 of 20 Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole
    14 of 20 20-Minute Creamy Lemon-Feta Skillet Chicken
    15 of 20 Lemon-Garlic Dump Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
    16 of 20 Greek Summer-Squash Grilled Pizza
    17 of 20 Lemon-Garlic Dump Dinner with Chicken, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
    18 of 20 Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
    19 of 20 25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas
    20 of 20 Summer Corn Tortilla Soup

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