Creamy tomato basil pasta ready in 25 minutes with pantry staples. Cooking tomatoes boosts lycopene, and fresh basil makes this an easy weeknight dinner.
12 Easy Weeknight Pasta Dinners for Late Summer
Twelve easy pasta dinners for late summer weeknights, most ready in 30 minutes. One-pot, no-cook, and skillet recipes plus time-saving tips for busy nights.
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs
Juicy grilled lemon-herb chicken thighs marinate in 30 minutes and grill in 12, hitting a safe 165°F with crisp skin and bright herb flavor throughout.
15-Minute Shrimp Tacos
These 15-minute shrimp tacos come together with a crisp lime slaw and creamy chipotle sauce. The shrimp cook in just 3 minutes per side, no marinating.
10 Quick Summer Weeknight Dinners
Ten quick summer weeknight dinners ready in 30 minutes or less, from sheet-pan shrimp to grilled chicken thighs, with smart prep tips and safe cook temps.
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Learn to smoke baby back ribs low and slow at 225°F. Ribs turn tender near 200°F as collagen melts into gelatin. Full 2-2-1 method, wood, and rub tips.
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
This watermelon cucumber salad is a 15-minute, no-cook side with feta, mint, and lime. Watermelon is 92% water, so it hydrates while it cools you down.
The Ultimate End-of-Summer Cookout Menu
Plan the ultimate end-of-summer cookout menu with grilled mains, easy sides, fresh salads, and desserts, plus food-safety timing to feed a hungry crowd.
One-Pot Taco Pasta
One-pot taco pasta cooks in 30 minutes with ground beef, taco spices, salsa, and pasta simmered in a single skillet. A cheesy weeknight dinner kids devour.
Turkey Pesto Pinwheels
Turkey pesto pinwheels are a 15-minute no-cook lunch: tortillas rolled with pesto cream cheese, deli turkey, and spinach, then sliced into party-ready spirals.
20 Make-Ahead Lunches for Back to School
20 make-ahead lunches for back to school that pack fast and survive until noon. Kid-approved bento, wraps, jar salads, and thermos ideas for busy mornings.
Grilled Corn Ribs with Chili-Lime Butter
Grilled corn ribs curl up crispy and get slathered in chili-lime butter. Learn how to safely cut corn into ribs and grill this viral summer side in 25 minutes.