With summer in full effect, there is no better time to get outside and enjoy a meal in the fresh air. Experimenting with new foods and creating unique-tasting dishes is key to having a perfect summer. It can be difficult, however, to find recipes that are both delicious and easy to put together. No worries, we have found five recipes that are easy to put together but undeniably delicious. Cook with these recipes or use them as inspiration to liven up your summer meals. 

Garlic Butter Steak Bites 

• Steak  

• Salt and pepper 

• Vegetable oil 

• Butter 

• Garlic 

• Fresh herbs 

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Shrimp Pasta Salad 

• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 

• 2 tbsp. salted butter, melted 

• 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water 

• 1 (1-lb.) box elbow pasta 

• 1 c. mayonnaise 

• 1/2 c. sour cream or Greek yogurt 

• 1/4 c. chopped fresh chives 

• 1 tbsp. lemon zest plus 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons) 

• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 

• 3 celery stalks, chopped 

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped 

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Marinated Pork Chops on the Grill 

• Pork Chops 

• Marinade 

  • Lemon 

  • Garlic 

  • Oil 

  • Soy 

  • Herbs 

  • Maple Syrup 

  • Dijon 

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Fettuccine with Walnuts and Parsley 

• 12 ounces (3/4 box) whole-wheat fettuccine  

• 2/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts 

• 2 tablespoons reserved for garnish 1/4 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 

• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock 

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnish 

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 

• 1-ounce grated Parmesan (about 3/4 cup) 

• 2 cups arugula leaves, gently packed 

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Pesto Pasta 

• Noodles 

• Parmesan 

• Pesto 

  • Basil 

  • Pine nuts 

  • Parmesan 

  • Olive oil

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Hopefully these recipes give you some inspiration to make awesome summer dishes. Summertime cooking and screened porches are a perfect combination this summer! If you make any of these recipes make sure to tag us @SCREENEZE or use hashtag #SCREENEZE.