Spend Sunday outdoors, grilling up juicy barbecue chicken. Enjoy more grilled dinners and fresh dishes throughout the week, plus Rhode Island-style hot dogs on Saturday.
A 7-Day Meal Plan for the Summer
Updated Feb. 09, 2024
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Sunday: Barbecued Picnic Chicken
I like to serve this savory chicken at family picnics. Cooked on a covered grill, the poultry stays so tender and juicy. Everyone loves the zesty, slightly sweet homemade barbecue sauce—and it's so easy to make. —Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland
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Monday: Teriyaki Shish Kabobs
When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam in the South Pacific. A friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often. Now I make it for my family, and they're big fans as well. —Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida
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Tuesday: Grilled Pork with Avocado Salsa
I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork. —Josephine Devereaux Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania
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Wednesday: Linguine with Broccoli Rabe & Peppers
Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite veggies. Since it cooks right with the pasta, you can multitask. Before you know it, dinner is served. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
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Thursday: Zucchini Boats
Stuffed zucchini boats are quick, easy and low-carb, making them the perfect vessel (literally) for your garden's summer bounty.
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Friday: Barbecued Chicken Pizza
So simple, this barbecue chicken pizza is a fast meal for any day of the week. It’s super versatile, too, and can easily feed one or a crowd.
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Saturday: Rhode Island Hot Wieners
Many Rhode Islanders spell "wiener" with an ei and serve theirs all the way with meat sauce, mustard, onion and a sprinkle of celery salt. —Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode IslandOriginally Published: July 21, 2021
