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Hi , Happy summer! It's official now—we're in the season of picnics, beach days, and warm, sunny weather. 🏖️☀️ I never need an excuse to pack up a picnic and eat outside (picnicking is one of my main summer hobbies), but if anyone did need an excuse, the fact that it's the first official weekend of summer would be a pretty great one. 5 Picnic-Perfect Summer DinnersWith that in mind, I'm sharing 5 packable dinners that are perfect for taking to the beach or a park...or just eating at home when you want something simple and summery. I hope you enjoy! Tortellini saladHow do you make a pasta salad feel like dinner? Use tortellini! They make this bold, bright recipe feel extra-satisfying and fun to eat. tortellini saladcaprese sandwichAlex and I make Caprese sandwiches for a picnic almost every week in the summer! Stick to the classic combination of tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, or upgrade them with a few roasted tomatoes and/or pickled onions. caprese sandwichblack bean and corn saladL&L reader Katy wrote, "I never leave reviews for recipes online. However, this salad is spectacular. I couldn't get enough of it." black bean and corn saladchickpea salad sandwichThese fresh summer sandwiches are stuffed with a creamy, briny chickpea salad, crisp veggies, and fragrant herbs. They're entirely vegan—no mayo here! chickpea salad sandwichorzo saladThis Greek-inspired orzo salad is one of our most-made recipes every summer. According to L&L reader Cara, it's "a really good dinner for a hot summer night!" orzo saladCooking in a Heat Wave 🌊Chicago is looking at 90°F+ temps this weekend, and I know other parts of the country are heading into a heat wave too. If you live somewhere that's going to be HOT, a heads up: the recipes above are perfect for keeping things cool. All of them require minimal oven/stove time. You could even do steps like boiling the orzo or tortellini in the morning to avoid heating up your home at the hottest part of the day. Here are a few more heat wave-friendly recipes: Do you have hot weather go-tos? Reply to this email to let me know! Happy cooking! --Phoebe |
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