5 Lazy Dinners That Are Perfect for Summer

For when it’s too hot to try. With warm weather comes lazy cooking. There’s nothing I want to dolessthan putz around a hot kitchen during the summer, so I look for simple, minimal cooking meals that are delicious, relatively nutritious, and something my whole family will eat (hopefully). My little one is in summer camp this summer, and he comes home messy, tired, and starving. So we’re enjoying 5 p.m. dinnersall summer longand making the most of our backyard on those beautiful summer evenings. Here are thestress-free dinnersI’m making this week. Noodles With Cucumbers and a Lot of Chili Crisp Throughout pregnancy, I cravedchili crisponeverything,and my love for this spicy, savory condiment has only grown. Now that I’m cooking for my family, I use a mild chili crisp and a heavy hand to pour it onto eggs, tacos, salads, and pasta. I use Trader Joe’s Squiggly Noodles for this dish and will add shelled edamame beans for a little added protein. There’s nothing quite like a classic Caesar salad, especially in the heat of summer. Add salmon, tuna, or chicken to make it a meal. Founder Elise Bauer says, “What follows is my friend Suzanne’s recipe. I love Suzanne’s family-sized Caesar salad, and have been a frequent guest at her house when it has been served (lucky!).” Growing up, tuna and salmon patties were a weekly occurrence on our dinner menu. Simple, relatively cost-effective, and a way to get my sister and I to eat fish throughout our childhood. I like to add a heavy sprinkle of fresh dill, lemon zest, and chopped capers to my salmon patties and serve them with a side salad androasted potatoes. I plan to double the recipe and freeze the extras for an easy protein addition to my workweek lunches. Cherry Tomato Salad With

For when it’s too hot to try.