Hot days call for cool kitchens—and that’s exactly what these 22 quick summer weeknight dinners deliver. Whether you’re tired from the heat or just need something easy after a long day, these recipes help you skip the stove but still eat well. This roundup features flavor-packed, no-fuss meals like Tender Turkey Breast and Stuffing, Crockpot Pork Chops, and Sweet and Spicy Honey Chicken—each one designed to keep your kitchen cool and your tastebuds happy. From comforting slow cooker favorites to bold and bright dinners you can whip up in minutes, you’ll want to bookmark them all. If dinner has been feeling like a chore lately, these breezy, satisfying recipes will turn things around.

Tender Turkey Breast And Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Tender Turkey Breast And Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and tender turkey breast with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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Savory Skyline Chili Recipe

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced onions. Surrounding the dish are bowls of grated cheese, diced onions, and kidney beans. A yellow napkin is placed beneath the plate.
Savory Skyline Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot copycat Skyline Chili recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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Juicy Ham With Glaze Recipe

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Juicy Ham With Glaze Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best ham in the crock pot recipe with simple ingredients, a sweet glaze, and tender, juicy results.
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Crockpot Pork Chops Recipe

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Crockpot Pork Chops Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! Easy to make, saucy crock pot pork chops.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

French onion chicken that has been cooked in a crock pot
Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredients, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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Creamy Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
Creamy Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy beef stroganoff with ground beef is creamy, budget-friendly, and ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for feeding a family or hosting a crowd.
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Flavorful Turkey Wings

turkey wings and gravy
Flavorful Turkey Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Comfort food at its best, this slow cooker turkey wings recipe is flavorful, budget-friendly, and perfect for a make-ahead family dinner.
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Easy Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe

Boiling crab sauce shrimp and sausage
Easy Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Boiling Crab Recipe is a rich, buttery garlic sauce packed with Creole spices, bringing bold flavor to shrimp, crab, or crawfish.
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Creamy Portobello Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Creamy Portobello Mushroom Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken recipe is made with herb infused chicken breasts, in a creamy portobello mushrooms sauce.
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Tender Chicken And Dressing Recipe

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Tender Chicken And Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dressing for a cozy, one-pot comfort meal. Tender chicken with creamy sauce and savory stuffing.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

Homemade chicken and dumplings
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Easy Pan-Seared Tilapia Recipe

tilapia with lemon butter sauce
Easy Pan-Seared Tilapia Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy this pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter that cooks up in 10 minutes. With a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet creamy butter.
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Delicious Taco Mac And Cheese

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Delicious Taco Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make fusion with Taco Mac and Cheese! Creamy, cheesy goodness meets spicy taco flavors, perfect for family meals or parties.
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Crispy Chicken Legs Recipe

chicken legs
Crispy Chicken Legs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe only takes 2 min. prep and you get extra crispy skin on the outside and a juicy bite on the inside.
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Sweet and Spicy Honey Chicken

honey dripping on chicken
Sweet and Spicy Honey Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this sweet and spicy honey chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner in less than 20 minutes. It’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe

nacho casserole on a plate
Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Mexican casserole recipe is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Make it ahead for stress-free meals and entertaining.
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Tender Beef Skirt Steak Recipe

A plate of shredded pot roast covered in brown gravy with mushrooms, served over a bed of rice. A black fork is lifting a portion of the tender meat. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Tender Beef Skirt Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This beef skirt steak crock pot dinner has tender beef with a savory mushroom gravy. Meal-prep friendly and budget-wise.
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Juicy Chicken Texas Roadhouse Recipe

Texas Roadhouse herb crusted chicken
Juicy Chicken Texas Roadhouse Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pan-seared, juicy herb crusted chicken Texas Roadhouse recipe is a family favorite you can whip up at home in under an hour.
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Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

A rectangular dish contains baked lemon chicken fillets, topped with lemon slices and herbs. The chicken is glazed with a sauce, and the dish is set on a yellow and white checkered cloth.
Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make baked lemon pepper chicken combines fresh zesty lemon, mellow baked garlic, and the slightly spicy taste of black pepper.
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Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is easy to make with garlic, cream cheese, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese tossed in pasta.
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Juicy Thai Chicken Recipe

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Juicy Thai Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy Thai chicken recipe cooks up juicy, flavored packed chicken breasts in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

Close-up of a plate featuring tender cooked chicken with mushrooms and a rich, savory sauce. A silver fork is partially visible, indicating the dish is ready to be eaten.
Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
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29 BBQ Recipes With a Twist – Maple, Coffee, and Whiskey Included

Steak marinade with a bottle of Crown Royal behind it
29 BBQ Recipes With a Twist – Maple, Coffee, and Whiskey Included. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready to fire up the fun and flavor with these 23 BBQ recipes that bring bold new twists to your summer backyard parties. From maple-infused rubs and coffee-spiced sauces to whiskey-marinated steaks and smoky sweet beans, each dish offers something deliciously unexpected. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or keeping it casual, this collection is packed with easy BBQ recipes, slow cooker favorites, and vibrant sides that will impress at any cookout. Dive in—your grill (and your guests) will thank you. Get All The Recipes: 29 BBQ Recipes With a Twist – Maple, Coffee, and Whiskey Included