By: Greta Vagedes
5/22/2023
Summer is full of sounds and smells. The sizzle of the grill and the smell of barbeque. The buzzing of bees and the scent of fresh corn. Spoons clanking against glass bowls and plates. Fried chicken and seasoned fish. Salads, french fries, fruit, and more. Overall, summer is a season of food. It matters what food you choose to eat. In this article, we will share the top five easy meals that will change your summer!
One easy yet delicious meal is Brisket Tacos. Everyone loves Taco Tuesday and after trying this recipe you’ll never want a typical taco again. These tacos are easy to make and the recipe is super flexible. If you don’t like some of the ingredients you won’t have any problems subbing them out. For example, if you dislike brisket, almost any meat can replace it. This simple recipe requires multiple different seasonings, brisket, lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, and corn tortillas. You can see the whole recipe here.
The second delicious meal is Applesauce Barbeque Chicken. The rating on this recipe is 4.5 stars. The total time it takes to cook this meal is 20 minutes. There’s nothing like sweet applesauce chicken with smoked corn and fried apples. This recipe has 7 ingredients and ONE step. It’s that EASY! You can freeze Applesauce Barbeque Chicken for up to 3 months. This meal has 308 calories and 35g of protein. For more details and the full recipe check out this link!
The third life changing recipe is Grilled Shrimp Kabobs. These delicious kabobs feature juicy, seasoned shrimp, and veggies of your choice! This 5-star recipe is AMAZING! There are fifteen ingredient, including skewers. Over half of these ingredients are seasonings to add a unique and delicious flavor to the kabobs. There is nothing like grilled and seasoned shrimp on a hot summer day! See the recipe here.
The next easy summer recipe is Creamy Pasta with Spinach. The Clever Meal said this meal is “one of those easy pasta dishes or one-pot pasta recipes perfect when you just need to get dinner on the table in no time.” This recipe has 9 ingredients. Penne pasta is preferred but any pasta, from spaghetti to macaroni, is fine. This recipe takes 15 minutes to make and it has 544 calories. There are 7 total steps. Some people changed this recipe by using different cheeses. Some people also added different vegetables, such as tomatoes, peas, peppers, and broccoli. This recipe was rated 5 stars by anyone that tried it!
The final meal we will be discussing is Peachy Balsamic Grilled Chicken. A classic grilled meal is always a favorite during the summer. You can make 4 servings of this dish and there are only 6 ingredients. The directions are simple and easy to follow. Not many people realize the unique and delicious taste of grilled peaches mixed with moist chicken and spices. This recipe has 347 calories, 27g of protein, and 249mg of potassium. This meal is gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, and dairy-free. Check out the full recipe here.
Hopefully, this article was both helpful and delicious! These easy meals will CHANGE your summer! Please try these recipes and fill out this form to tell us which was best!