Our Favorite August Weeknight Dinner Recipes (2024)

Homemade pizza is super-delicious, but it takes a bit of time and special attention. These flatbread pizzas come together MUCH faster, and they're just as cheesy and flavorful as the classic version. 😍

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Fresh ricotta and sweet corn are the stars of the show for this quick and easy pasta. We utilize frozen corn here, but leftover kernels from grilled corn would make the dish even better. The dish comes together in one pot and in about 30 minutes, which you just can’t beat.

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The pineapple in this teriyaki chicken recipe works as an eye-catching serving vessel, and also adds a fresh and vibrant sweetness to the entire dish. Ready in under an hour, this is the perfect summer dinner to present when you're looking to really wow.

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In a dinner rut? This is will get you out of it! With store-bought pesto, it requires zero effort. (But if you want to make homemade pesto, we're all for it.) The vibrant green sauce keeps the salmon tender, and the cherry tomatoes add a summery brightness.

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If you love whole roasted cauliflower, then you have to try our brown sugar BBQ version. It's perfect for when you're craving summer BBQ flavors without the meat. Hot tip: give your cauliflower plenty of time to roast for the most delicious result.

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With only 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes, these black bean tostadas will have you serving up an easy and delicious vegetarian dinner on the table with hardly any work at all.

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Bulgogi is a traditional Korean preparation for thinly sliced marinated beef. Extremely popular at Western Korean BBQ joints, bulgogi is deeply delicious thanks to its marinade, which both tenderizes the meat and infuses each bite with complex flavor. Serve a platter of sizzling hot bulgogi with white rice and kimchi.

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The famous baked feta pasta is honestly perfect as-is, but we couldn't resist the urge to swap in cream cheese and add bacon. (We're so glad we did!) Just like the original, this pasta is pretty adaptable, so swap in and out your faves if you like.

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We apologize to many a camping trip for not thinking of this idea sooner. Thanks to a handful of canned goods, these loaded nachos come together almost instantly.

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Mahi mahi is a firm and mild fish that's not only completely delicious, but super-versatile. Our favorite way to prep it? Cook it on the stove with some fresh veg like asparagus, then smother it in a lemony butter sauce.

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Loving summertime BBQ chicken, but need something a little easier? Stuff sweet potatoes with rotisserie chicken and your favorite BBQ sauce, then top them with gouda for a chicken dinner you can enjoy without having to turn on the grill.

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This pasta salad has a creamy peanut dressing and is full of fresh, crunchy veggies with no mayonnaise in sight. It’s super-simple to make and is as delicious hot as it is cold, which means you can easily make it ahead of time (and that leftovers are BOMB).

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Disclaimer: “authentic” mapo tofu is hard to perfect without a flaming hot wok above a fire and some hard-to-find ingredients. Never fear, we've made some concessions, and this one is still delicious. Just make sure to serve it with rice to help sop up all that yummy sauce!

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This simple baked salmon is glazed with an umami-rich miso sauce and cooked right alongside some broccoli for a fast dinner that comes together in under an hour. Loving miso right now? Try our miso butter cod next!

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Crisping rice in a little olive oil adds a beautiful textural contrast and additional flavor to steamed rice, especially when it turns into a crust that cradles a really delicious cheesy chorizo and chickpea filling. Once you've got the technique down, use it for anything and everything you can imagine.

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Cottage cheese continues to have its big moment in the sun. Its high-protein content has driven people to try and incorporate it into some of their favorite foods. Our take? Blending it with marinara until the sauce is creamy and smooth makes for an incredible pasta sauce.

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When it comes to making a quick and delicious meal in minutes, you can't go wrong with a wrap. While there are so many ways to fill and fold a tortilla, this classic Buffalo chicken wrap is one you'll return to again and again.

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The gang's all here in this Cobb salad, except with some big-time summery upgrades: Strawberries stand in for the standard tomatoes, while feta takes the place of blue cheese. Fear not, there's still an extra-creamy buttermilk-based dressing that coats every bite.

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We'd never stop you from just eating bruschetta for (#girl) dinner during the summer, but if you're looking for something with a little more going on, let us suggest this shrimp pasta. It's simple, quick, and the best use of summer tomatoes.

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Unleash your inner Bill Pickett and feed your whole posse with this hearty, flavorful cut of beef. Cowboy steak is one of the many names for the ever-popular rib eye, with the distinguishing features of a slightly protruding rib bone and a thickness of 2 1/2 to 3 inches.

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