Grilled Calzones Recipe 30 minutes calzones easy dinners grilled recipes italian-inspired main dish summer meals Apr 17, 2025

One summer evening, I had leftover pizza dough and not a clue what to make for dinner. I didn’t want to crank up the oven, so I tried something different — folded the dough, stuffed it with cheese and sauce, and tossed it on the grill. When I opened the lid? Golden, puffed calzones with smoky flavor...

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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe 15 minutes comfort food easy recipes grilled recipes kid-friendly main dish sandwiches Apr 17, 2025

Some days just call for grilled cheese. I remember making them for the kids when they were little — cutting them into little triangles with their favorite soup. But lately? I make them for me. On those long days when I just want something warm, simple, and familiar. I crisp the bread on the grill no...

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Grilled Pita with Hummus Recipe 15 minutes appetizer grilled recipes hummus mediterranean pita bread summer dinners Apr 17, 2025

We had friends over on a warm Friday evening, and I needed something quick to snack on before dinner. I grabbed a pack of pita, fired up the grill, and paired it with hummus from the fridge. That first bite — warm, charred pita dipped in smooth, garlicky hummus — was so good it stopped the conversat...

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Chili (Classic, White Chicken, or Vegetarian) Recipe beef chicken chili comfort food healthy dinner recipes high protein meals one pot slow cooker soup vegetarian weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Cozy up with a big bowl of hearty, flavor-packed chili—three ways. Whether you go classic beef, white chicken, or plant-based, there’s a version for every craving.

I always thought chili was just a “cold weather food”… until I realized it was actually a year-round lifesaver.

It’s one of those meal...

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Grilled Focaccia with Olives Recipe 30 minutes bread recipes focaccia grilled recipes mediterranean side dish summer dinners Apr 17, 2025

I’ll never forget the first time I grilled focaccia — it was a happy accident. I'd made a simple dough earlier that morning and by dinner, the oven felt like too much in the summer heat. So, I pressed the dough onto a pan and placed it right on the grill. The result? Crispy edges, pillowy inside, sm...

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Grilled Naan with Yogurt Sauce Recipe 20 minutes easy appetizers grilled recipes mediterranean naan side dish summer dinners Apr 17, 2025

It started as a “what’s-left-in-the-fridge” night. I had a pack of store-bought naan, a little Greek yogurt, and some herbs barely holding on. I tossed the naan on the grill, stirred together a tangy sauce, and served it as a quick side. But the moment I dipped that warm, smoky bread into the cool, ...

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Grilled Pizza Margherita Recipe 30 minutes easy recipes grilled recipes main dish pizza summer dinners vegetarian Apr 17, 2025

I used to think making pizza at home meant heating up the oven to 500°F and sweating through dinner prep. But the first time I tossed a pizza dough on the grill… it changed everything. The crust turned perfectly crisp and just smoky enough — like something from a fancy wood-fired oven. When I topped...

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Meatloaf (Glazed or Bacon-Wrapped) Recipe baked beef comfort food easy dinner family dinner freezer friendly healthy dinner recipes high protein meals meatloaf weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Juicy, flavorful meatloaf made your way—classic sweet glaze or wrapped in crispy bacon. This is comfort food with a modern mom-approved twist.

I know meatloaf doesn’t always get the love it deserves.
Maybe you’ve had the dry, flavorless kind from a sad dinner tray. Or maybe you grew up with the ket...

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Grilled Flatbread with Herbs Recipe 20 minutes bbq ideas easy recipes flatbread grilled recipes side dish summer dinners Apr 17, 2025

One evening, I had grilled chicken ready, a salad tossed, and nothing to soak up those good juices on the plate. I didn’t want to run to the store, so I threw together this flatbread, tossed it on the grill, and hoped for the best. What came off was soft, a little charred, full of herby flavor — and...

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Grilled Garlic Bread Recipe 15 minutes bbq sides easy recipes garlic bread grilled recipes side dish summer dinners Apr 17, 2025

I remember the first time I made this grilled garlic bread. It was one of those sticky summer evenings when dinner felt like a chore… until I fired up the grill. The kids were running through the sprinkler, my husband was flipping burgers, and I just wanted one thing to make dinner feel special with...

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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe baked chicken comfort food easy dinner family dinner healthy dinner recipes meal prep pot pie weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A cozy, creamy, from-scratch chicken pot pie with a flaky golden crust and tender veggies. Pure comfort in every bite—made simple for real life.

When the weather turns cool, there’s one dinner I always crave: chicken pot pie.

It reminds me of Sunday nights growing up—my mom would serve it in a big...

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Mac and Cheese (Baked or Crockpot) Recipe baked comfort food crockpot easy dinner family dinner healthy dinner recipes kid friendly mac and cheese pasta slow cooker weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing comfort food—made your way. Whether you bake it golden or let the slow cooker do the work, this mac and cheese delivers.

If you’ve ever stood at the stove whisking a roux while your kids ask for snacks and the dog tries to eat a sock, I see you.

That’s why this mac a...

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