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July Dinner Ideas
July is when the grill earns its keep and the oven starts feeling like a bad idea. Tomatoes turn the corner, stone fruit comes in hard, and corn arrives.
Most of the cooking below happens outside or in one pan, and a good share of it does not require cooking at all.
Dinners worth cooking right now
Steak au Poivre
Peppercorn Pan Sauce · Crispy Frites
Classic · Sear, 35 Minutes
Shrimp Tacos
Pico de Gallo · Crisp Cabbage · Chipotle Crema
Classic · Skillet, 25 Minutes
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Broccolini · Blistered Sungold · Toasted Breadcrumbs
Plant-Based · Skillet, 25 Minutes
Za'atar Cauliflower
Za'atar · Tahini · Pomegranate
Plant-Based · Roast, 35 Minutes
Chickpea Coconut Curry
Sweet Potato · Spinach · Coconut
Plant-Based · One-Pot, 35 Minutes
Heirloom Tomato Pizza
Vegan Mozzarella · Basil · Olive Oil
Plant-Based · Bake, 30 Minutes
Heirloom BLT & Gazpacho
Heirloom Tomato · Herb Aioli · Gazpacho
Classic · Assemble, 25 Minutes
Chicken Gyro Bowl
Tomato · Feta · Red Onion · Tzatziki
Classic · Skillet, 30 Minutes
Sweet Corn Enchiladas
Roasted Poblano · Salsa Verde · Lime Crema
Plant-Based · Bake, 45 Minutes
Smash Burgers
Special Sauce · American Cheese · Griddled Onion
Classic · Griddle, 25 Minutes
Watermelon Salad
Cucumber · Mint · Pistachio · Chili-Lime
Plant-Based · No-Cook, 15 Minutes
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