Recipes Featured in this Article
The official start of summer is this Thursday, June 20, and for many of us that means one of two things. For some, it's a season of relaxation with vacation days extending every weekend into a long one. For others, more daylight means a packed calendar with plans every night of the week. Whichever camp you fall into, we have dinner taken care of with fun and easy recipes that will fit into anyone's schedule.
Take burger night up a notch with a few extra steps by stuffing your patties with cheese. We recommend going the jalapeño popper route for a spicy and smoky bite. Or, enjoy the flavors of a seafood boil without the fussy cleanup by making it on a sheet pan. Sticking with quick-cooking shrimp also helps keep the cost down. And finally, a fool-proof chicken thigh recipe with just six ingredients. Serve it as is for sandwiches or shred it for tacos and salads. All that's left to complete your summer spread is a side of marinated veggies and a cherry galette for dessert.
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What to cook this week
This cheesy, spicy, handheld delight is easier to assemble than it may seem. Simply make eight flat patties, spoon the stuffing on four of them, then place the other patties on top while pinching the sides.
You may be wondering how a boil could possibly be made on a sheet pan, but this recipe takes water out of the equation while keeping all of the seafood flavor. Plus, it also cuts down on cleanup!
Twenty minutes and a few pantry staples are all you need to grill up juicy chicken thighs. If you're making sandwiches, just add barbecue sauce on top — Casey Barber has two great recipes below:
Skip the soggy salad at your next picnic and pack these pickled vegetables instead. They get better each and every day marinating in your fridge, but hold up well at room temperature when served.
This galette is perfect for using up all of your peak-ripe cherries come mid-summer. It's buttery, saucy and sweet all on its own, but pairs especially well with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.