With so much to do on warm summer evenings, Grandma doesn’t always like to spend a lot of time fussing over dinner. She’s come up with a slew of simple summer suppers that are guaranteed to get dinner on the table with minimum hassles. And Grandma has lots more summer fare at Al Fresco Summer Recipes, Summer Salad Menus and Summer Desserts.

Pasta
In a hurry? Grandma loves pasta for quick dinner fixes. And many of her easy recipes can be prepped in the time it takes the pasta water to boil.
Ham & Cheese Tortellini
Pasta & Tomato Toss
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
Vegetable Garlic Pasta
Fettuccine with Olives
Greek-Style Orzo
Cheesy Pasta & Broccoli
Chilled Rotini Toss
Sweet Noodles with Ricotta
Pasta with Garlic & Parsley
Classic Pesto with Linguine
Pasta & Tomato Toss
Summer Garden Pasta
Garden Pasta Bake
Tuna & Pasta Parmigiana
Fettuccine alla Carbonara
Cavatelli with Chicken
Beefy Pasta Picadillo
Homemade Chicken Pizza
Beef & Bow Ties

Seafood
Grandma believes that sparkling fresh seafood is at its very best when the least is done to it—so she often turns to these simply prepared gems.
Maple-Glazed Salmon
Salmon with Dill Sauce
Salmon Corn Cakes
Shrimp Skillet Stir Fry
Steamed Clams Italian
Monkfish & Tomato Salsa
Blackened Flounder
Southern Breaded Catfish

Chicken
Easy marinades and sauces, quick breading, or fast grilling is the way to go when you want a chicken supper on the table in minutes.
Citrus-Grilled Chicken
Tarragon-Grilled Chicken
Lemonade Chicken & Peppers
Spicy Broiled Chicken
Glazed Chicken Strips
Chicken Piccata
Peachy Raspberry Chicken
East-West Chicken Stir Fry
Crispy Ranch Chicken
Spicy Broiled Chicken
Pecan-Breaded Chicken
Raspberry Chicken
Glazed Chicken & Rice
Maple Walnut Chicken

Meat
Hearty beef and pork cuts need little embellishment when you have limited time for dinner prep. And for quick-cooking, ground beef is always your friend.
Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Tangy Pork Cutlets
Peachy Pork Picante
Quick Veal Cutlets
Maple Cranberry Pork
Saucy Pork Tenderloin
Bratwurst & Peppers Skillet
Gram’s Jazzy Burgers
Salisbury Steaks
Pan-Seared Rib Eyes
Muffin Meat Loaves
Cheeseburger Skillet
Steak Diane with Couscous
Chicken-Fried Steak
Beef Teriyaki Kebabs
Grilled Asian Flank Steak

Sides
Sides in a snap—that’s Grandma’s philosophy when it comes to serving up healthy and delicious vegetables and potatoes.
Tangy Green Beans
Herb-Crusted Tomatoes
Broccoli with Pine Nuts
Easy Dilled Succotash
Mustard Brussels Sprouts
Lemon Garlic Cauliflower
Brown Sugar Asparagus
Lemony Herbed Potatoes
Caramelized New Potatoes
Herbed New Potatoes