If you’re completely over hot dogs and ready to shake up your summer dinners, this lineup is exactly what you need. These 31 crave-worthy recipes are bursting with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and easy prep—perfect for hot days when you want something satisfying but not heavy. Think lemon butter tilapia that cooks in just 10 minutes, zesty shrimp salsa, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, and seafood boils packed with Creole spice. You’ll want to see every single dish on this list—they’re anything but boring and just what your summer table’s been missing.

Lemon Butter Tilapia

Lemon butter tilapia
Lemon Butter Tilapia. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy this lemon butter tilapia in a pan, which is infused with a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet, creamy butter that creates a delicious dinner for your family. The best part is, it only takes 10 minutes to make this main dish.
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Creole Chicken and Gravy

cajun chicken
Creole Chicken and Gravy. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This rich Cajun Chicken and Gravy is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.
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Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe

Boiling crab sauce shrimp and sausage
Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Boiling Crab Recipe is a rich, buttery garlic sauce packed with Creole spices that brings bold flavor to shrimp, crab, or crawfish.
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Fresh Garden-Picked Tomato Soup

fresh picked tomatoes made into soup with basil and wine
Fresh Garden-Picked Tomato Soup. Image Credit: Image credit goes to Intentional Hospitality

This fresh tomato basil soup recipe is full of creamy sweet tomato flavor using just-picked tomatoes, onions, basil, marsala wine, a little butter, and cream. Fresh tomato soup is perfect for an easy lunch, and you can even make a big batch and can it for later!
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Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This chicken salad recipe is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes to prepare. The best part is that you can customize it to your liking with a variety of add-ins. I will give you some great ideas to elevate this simple recipe and create your unique version.
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Zesty Fresh Shrimp Salsa

A white bowl filled with fresh pico de gallo salsa, surrounded by tortilla chips. A spoon rests in the bowl, and lime wedges and cilantro garnish the plate.
Zesty Fresh Shrimp Salsa. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Shrimp salsa is a zesty, chilled appetizer dip that’s quick and refreshing. Made with seasoned tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. It’s perfect for a Mexican-themed dinner, or casual get-togethers.
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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Spice up your taco dinner with this authentic Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these tacos are delicious and easy to prep in under 5 minutes. 
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Herb Crusted Chicken

texas roadhouse chicken
Herb Crusted Chicken. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken is so flavorful and cooks up juicy on the inside with a perfect seared herb crust on the outside. This recipe teaches you the perfect combination of seasonings and a simple cooking technique to ensure your chicken is restaurant-quality, right in your own kitchen.
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Seafood Foil Packet With Old Bay

A foil packet filled with cooked shrimp, sliced sausage, and corn on the cob pieces, seasoned with spices and garnished with fresh herbs.
Seafood Foil Packet With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Seafood foil packets is a classic dish for those looking to enjoy quality seafood while staying on budget. It’s easy, quick, and oh so delicious.
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Easy Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings 

chinese wings
Easy Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make these Easy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe using your crockpot.  These wings have a mouthwatering blend of peppery heat and are coated in a delicious sticky hot honey sauce drizzled over them just before serving. The best part is they are not fried.
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Quick & Easy Southern Low Country Seafood Boil

Lowcountry boil made in an instant pot crab legs potatoes and corn
Quick & Easy Southern Low Country Seafood Boil. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hungry for a flavor-filled low-country seafood boil but find yourself short on time? This Instant Pot recipe for Southern-style low-country boil needs only 10 minutes of prep time! Loaded with snow crab legs, fresh corn on the cob, and fork-tender potatoes, it’s an impressive — but terrifically easy.
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Seafood Boil Seasoning

Make your own seafood boil to go in a bag
Seafood Boil Seasoning. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Create a sensationally flavored seafood boil with this Seafood Boil Seasoning Recipe. This seasoning mixture will unmask the full flavor in any seafood yet will not overpower it.
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Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked Pork Ribs

ribs in the oven that are cooked with sauce on a cutting board
Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked Pork Ribs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get your napkins ready when you make these super tender pork ribs with a sweet maple dry rub in your oven. These easy to make bbq pork ribs always turn out perfect and literally fall off the bone every time.
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Fish Tacos

Two soft tacos filled with creamy coleslaw, topped with avocado slices and cilantro, served with a lime wedge and extra coleslaw on a white speckled plate.
Fish Tacos. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Healthy and super delicious Fish Tacos that require zero frying! Make a fish taco slaw to go on top for a dinner made in less than 30 minutes.
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30-Minute BBQ Pulled Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

bbq chicken sandwich on a bun
30-Minute BBQ Pulled Chicken Instant Pot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Need BBQ in a hurry? Try using your Instant Pot to create this delicious and quick-to-make Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe. This pulled chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Slow Cooker Chicken In Green Salsa

chicken verde over rice
Slow Cooker Chicken In Green Salsa. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

A delicious and easy Pollo Verde Over Rice highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde. A step-by-step guide will show you how to make this mouth-watering Pollo Verde dish with a simple and quick tangy salsa verde recipe.
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Bread Salad With Garden Tomatoes

cherry tomato bread salad
Bread Salad With Garden Tomatoes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy Panzanella Bread Salad is loaded with crusty bread, cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, fresh basil, then lightly tossed with a dressing of fresh garlic, olive oil, anchovies, and red wine vinegar.
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Crispy Skin Chicken Legs Air Fryer Recipe

chicken legs
Crispy Skin Chicken Legs Air Fryer Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

The whole family will enjoy this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Leg Recipe for a quick and easy dinner. It only takes 2 minutes to prepare before you start cooking in your air fryer.
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Extra Tender BBQ Pulled Pork

pulled bbq pork from crock pot
Extra Tender BBQ Pulled Pork. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Do you want to make your BBQ pork fall-off-the-bone tender? I’m going to teach you how to make super tender BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
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Fresh Greek Wedge Salad

Creek wedge salad
Fresh Greek Wedge Salad. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Greek Wedge Salad Recipe creates a fresh, easy-to-make wedge salad that is drizzled with flavorful homemade Greek dressing. Perfect as a side dish at dinner or a meal at lunchtime.
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Easy Marry Me Chicken and Gravy

Marry me chicken
Easy Marry Me Chicken and Gravy. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Gravy is delicious and simple to prepare. Serve it on a fluffy bed of rice smothered in the rich, creamy gravy flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The best part is this dinner can be cooked in your crockpot with minimal effort.
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Delicious Spaghetti With Fresh Garden Tomatoes

Spaghetti with fresh roasted cherry tomatoes on top and basil
Delicious Spaghetti With Fresh Garden Tomatoes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes is a simple vegan recipe that is full of delicious Italian flavors and a touch of spice. When you make this recipe, your home will be filled with the aroma of roasted garlic, tomatoes, and herbs, just like an Italian grandma’s kitchen.
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Super Easy 4-Ingredient Chicken and Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Super Easy 4-Ingredient Chicken and Stuffing. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Don’t worry about dinner if you have a busy day ahead of you. This easy 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Plus, it’s an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly and a great way to feed the entire family.
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Tasty Cuban Quinoa Bowl

cuban bowl with toppings
Tasty Cuban Quinoa Bowl. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Cuban Quinoa Bowl is packed with flavor thanks to a variety of vegetables, grains, and seasoning. There are sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, salad with tomatoes, and smashed avocados all topped with a creamy cashew sazon dressing.
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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

dry rub wings in oven
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick tasty way to make crispy oven baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Light and Crispy Lobster Corn Fritters

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Light and Crispy Lobster Corn Fritters. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These lobster corn fritters with fresh corn are so light, crispy, and delicious. Serve up southern corn fritters as a party appetizer, first course for a meal, or even as the entree for dinner.
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Delicious BBQ Chicken Wings (3-Ingredient Recipe)

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Delicious BBQ Chicken Wings (3-Ingredient Recipe). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious recipe for juicy BBQ chicken wings? This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings that will surely be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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Hearty Summer Farro Salad Recipe

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Hearty Summer Farro Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Classic Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Classic Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Asian Baked Salmon Recipe

Close-up of a cooked salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds, resting on a wooden surface. A slice of lemon is partially visible in the background, adding a hint of yellow to the image. The texture of the salmon is flaky and moist.
Asian Baked Salmon Recipe. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

Looking for a mouthwatering yet fuss-free dinner option? Let me introduce you to my Asian Baked Salmon recipe! With a savory-sweet marinade bursting with soy sauce, sesame oil, and zesty orange juice, this dish promises to take your weeknight dinner game to new level. Serve with stir-fried veggies and white or brown rice.
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Buffalo Shrimp

A close-up of a plate filled with seasoned, cooked shrimp garnished with chopped herbs. A fork is resting on the plate, ready to pick up a shrimp.
Buffalo Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy appetizer or dinner.
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31 Heavenly Desserts That Are Easy To Make

A slice of creamy tiramisu on a white plate, dusted with cocoa powder. A silver fork is placed on top, and a beige cloth napkin is in the background.
31 Heavenly Desserts That Are Easy To Make. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready to indulge in pure dessert bliss! Imagine digging into creamy no-bake tiramisu, indulging in tangy lemon squares, or savoring the rich layers of a Twix ice cream cake—all made with simple ingredients and straightforward steps. These recipes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or just treating yourself. Scroll through and discover your next irresistible dessert obsession! Get All The Recipes: 31 Heavenly Desserts That Are Easy To Make