Food & Drink
With the spring season officially here, and summer on the horizon, the time has come to limit your time in the kitchen as much as possible without sacrificing delicious, healthy, and impressive meals that will make you the undisputed queen of the dinner party scene.
Since time is always of the essence these days, you need to find a collection of recipes that are not only pleasing to the palate, but also those that will impress even the most critical of your foodie friends. If you follow these incredibly quick and easy recipes just right, you'll not only tempt fellow taste buds, but it might also inspire you to flex your muscles in the kitchen more often.
The only thing these recipes are missing are the appropriate wine pairings! So, click through the gallery to check them out and let us know what warm weather meals you're planning to whip up this year to impress your guests.
Wasabi Seared Tuna Salad
A salad so flavorful and filling, asking for seconds will be practically guaranteed! Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Genius Kitchen.
One-Skillet Chicken with Buttery Orzo
No one wants to fuss with a bunch of different pots and pans in the kitchen while trying to cook a tasty meal. This recipe keeps everything in one place to delicious results. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Bon Appetit.
Spaghetti with Crispy Pancetta, Peas & Burrata
The fact is, you can never go wrong with a pasta dish…especially when you want to flex your cooking skills. This is the perfect mix of savory and surprising! Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Kitchn.
Skillet Pizza with Eggplant & Greens
Pizza is always a crowd-pleaser and this upscale version is sure to impress even the staunchest food aficionados. The best part? It's pretty healthy too! Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Martha Stewart.
Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers with Pickled Slaw & Fried Shallots
At first thought, you may think that burgers aren't that impressive to serve. However, once you take a bite of these that are filled with mouth-watering cheddar you'll change your tune. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Food & Wine.
Southwestern Maple Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
It's low-calorie and provides the perfect taste combination of savory and sweet. This salmon dish is what warm weather meal inspiration was made for. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Once Upon a Chef.
Steamed Mussels in White Wine Broth
With only one major ingredient required and the rest basically seasonings for flavor (including the white wine), you'll be done cooking this light meal before your expertly curated dinner playlist is finished. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Inspired Taste.
Butternut Squash Noodles with Prosciutto & Sage
Forget those traditional noodles when it comes to this pasta recipe, and give butternut squash noodles a try instead. You won't feel guilty due to the lack of calories…and prosciutto is always hard to resist. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Food Network.
Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp Gumbo
When you have a hard-to-please crowd, the best thing to do is to make a dish that offers a little something for everyone—and just a little hint of spice. You get all that and more with this delicious gumbo. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Food Fanatic.
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Taco Tuesday can be any night of the week with these street-inspired tacos that are light in calories, but heavily rich in flavor. Check out the recipe here, courtesy of Tasty Kitchen.
Which meal are you going to try to recreate in your kitchen?
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