summer dinner recipes, mexican pineapple burgers
Aimee Herring

There are two things you want from summer dinner recipes: You want them to take advantage of the season's best produce, and they should keep you out of the heat of the kitchen. We've got 6 recipes that pretty much do both...

Summer Dinner Recipes

Mexican Veggie Burgers with Grilled Pineapple, Avocado, and Jalapeno Ketchup: Taco seasoning isn't just for tacos -- it's a spice blend that helps save time. Black beans and kidney beans are the base of these burgers, specked with colorful sauteed vegetables.

Tilapia and Summer Vegetable Packets: Wrapping vegetables and fish in a foil packet for grilling or baking is a foolproof way to get moist, tender results. Tilapia and summer vegetables pair with olives and capers for a Mediterranean flair.

Couscous with Grilled Vegetables: It doesn't get easier than this -- this simple and easy summer dish of grilled vegetables is served with quick-cooking couscous, but also tastes great over pasta.

Zucchini and Chicken Kabobs: Zucchini is everywhere in the summer; paired with chicken, you've got a meal on a stick!

Swordfish with Olive Tapenade: Store-bought tapenade gives mild, meaty swordfish a needed flavor boost, and serving it with a spinach and tomato salad keeps things cool.

Classic Summer Side -- an added bonus!


Grilled Corn with Sundried Tomato Bacon Butter: Sweet corn takes an almost savory flavor when rubbed with a butter mixture containing bacon and sundried tomatoes -- this is corn like you've never tasted it!

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