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Fresh & Healthy Summer Recipes

  • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Bang bang chicken skewers with a bowl of dipping sauce, lime wedges, sesame seeds, and scallions on a floral platter.
    Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A close-up of baked chicken pesto gnocchi in a cast-iron skillet, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Close-up of air fryer Caprese chicken on a glass platter, showing melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto with a metal serving tong.
    Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A close-up of a golden-brown spatchcock chicken in a cast-iron skillet.
    Easy Spatchcock Chicken (in your Cast Iron)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Warm lobster rolls on a platter topped with lemon wedges.
    Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls Recipe
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted potatoes on a white platter with thyme garnish.
    Parmesan Crusted Potatoes (Garlic & Herb)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Potato and green bean salad, showing the texture of the potatoes, crisp green beans, and creamy feta crumbles.
    Potato and Green Bean Salad
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Three-cheese macaroni and cheese on a gray plate, garnished with fresh chives and black pepper.
    3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A sandwich on a small plate, served with a side of fries and a cold drink in the background.
    Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches (30-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Zucchini and lemon risotto.
    Creamy Zucchini Risotto with Parmesan (Easy Summer Recipe)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs garnished with sliced green onions and served alongside white rice and green beans.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time34 Minutes
  • Chicken parmesan sandwich topped with pesto.
    Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches (Baked, Saucy, 40 Minutes)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Two bowls of pasta next to a glass of wine.
    Easy Italian Puttanesca Sauce (30-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Lemon chicken pasta, garnished with grated parmesan and lemon slices.
    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta (One Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time33 Minutes
  • A spoon serving chicken piccata meatballs.
    One-pan Chicken Piccata Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Parmesan-crusted chicken on a blue and white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
    Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken (Ready in 25 Minutes)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Chicken sandwich with spicy mayo.
    Juicy Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Ricotta pasta with arugula.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula (20-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Roasted chicken leg quarters with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters (Easy & Foolproof!)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Meatballs in a cast iron skillet topped with mozzarella cheese and parsley.
    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A white bowl filled with shrimp topped with lemon slices nest to a green napkin.
    Air Fryer Argentine Red Shrimp
    Cook Time13 Minutes
  • Three shrimp tacos on wax paper garnished with lime wedges.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A plated serving of Tuscan chicken topped with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Served alongside crusty bread for dipping.
    One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Skillet filled with creamy chicken enchilada dip topped with melted cheese, garnished with chopped scallions, and surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Baked Chicken Enchilada Dip (No Cream Cheese)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A plate of breaded orange chicken with white rice and steamed broccoli.
    Quick Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Greek lemon potatoes with feta and topped with lemon slices.
    Greek Lemon Potatoes
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken meatballs on a plate topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Seafood risotto topped with chopped basil on a plate.
    Seafood Risotto with Scallops
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • A blue and white platter serving chicken cacciatore.
    Chicken Cacciatore (No Olives)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Three sausages topped with caramelized onions with a bowl of Dijon mustard.
    Air Fryer Brats
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chicken wings with ranch dressing and celery sticks.
    Honey Buffalo Wings
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Chicken and strawberry salad on a platter.
    Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Cilantro lime chicken taco topped with salsa and guacamole.
    Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • A hand picking up a slider.
    BBQ Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Ricotta cheese filling in chicken breasts.
    Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Tacos with salsa and guacamole.
    Ground Chicken Tacos
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A bowl of gnocchi with bolognese.
    Gnocchi with Bolognese Sauce
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • a white bowl filled with avocado black bean dip and garnished with lime wedges
    Spicy Avocado Black Bean Dip
    Cook Time10 Minutes

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