44 Fresh and Comforting Summer Sunday Dinner Ideas

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44 Fresh and Comforting Summer Sunday Dinner Ideas2/44 Salmon with Vegetable Salsa 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is delightful. You can pair the salsa with grilled chicken breasts or barbecued shrimp kabobs too. The only fresh ingredient not available in my son’s garden was the avocado! Make a double batch of the salsa to serve with crisp tortilla chips. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1 cup salsa: 438 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated

A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser

fat), 108mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. 3/44 Santa Maria Roast Beef 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious piled on top of fresh crusty bread. —Allison Ector, Ardmore, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 294 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat. 4/44 Moroccan Chicken Thighs 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it’s quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 644 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 57g protein. 5/44 Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting Thanksgiving, I went in a completely tropical direction. Borrowing my favorite Hawaiian chicken recipe, I used turkey legs instead and never looked back. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 8 ounces cooked turkey: 486 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 57g protein. 6/44 Shrimp ‘n’ Scallops Tropical Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40

min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fruity dressing zip drapes this zippy salad. Served on a bed of greens, the scrumptious combination of grilled seafood, veggies and macadamia nuts is the perfect way to celebrate a special summer occasion. Nutrition Facts: 1 salad: 413 calories, 32g fat (4g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. 7/44 Peachy Baby Back Ribs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to

get a smoky outdoor barbecue flavor from your slow cooker

get a smoky outdoor barbecue flavor from your slow cooker. Trust me, I’ve fooled many people on more than one occasion with these ribs. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 1019 calories, 43g fat (15g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 2466mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate (87g sugars, 3g fiber), 46g protein. 8/44 Halibut Soft Tacos 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm-weather favorite is quick, colorful and full of nutrients. I sometimes serve the fish wrapped in lettuce instead of tortillas. Either

way, the mango salsa tastes amazing with the grilled halibut

way, the mango salsa tastes amazing with the grilled halibut. —Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 taco with 1/3 cup mango salsa: 330 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 9/44 Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We all need a quick meal that’s deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when I get

home, I grill the chicken and make the relish

home, I grill the chicken and make the relish. My husband loves the spicy flavor. To amp up the heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without almonds): 247 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 10/44 Easy Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Skip the takeout restaurant and give this pad thai recipe a

try if you need an easy and quick meal

try if you need an easy and quick meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 361 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1669mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 11/44 Low Country Boil 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats, veggies and seafood. —Mageswari Elagupillai, Victorville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 500 calories,

Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree

20g fat (5g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 1318mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein. 12/44 Chicken Paella 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree. Haven’t tried arborio rice? You’ll love its creamy texture. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 516 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1242mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. 13/44 Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Pesto

Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50

Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this family-favorite tenderloin—maybe because of the compliments that come with it! When the weather warms up, we grill it instead. —Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 402 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 14/44 Applesauce Barbecue Chicken 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You

only need a few ingredients to create this sweet and peppery chicken

only need a few ingredients to create this sweet and peppery chicken. The subtle flavor of apple makes this tender barbecue dish stand out from the rest. —Darla Andrews, Farmers Branch, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 308 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 15/44 Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers 4 Reviews Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The inspiration for this recipe came from the charbroiled chicken

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

skewers I used to enjoy while strolling along Calle Ocho in Miami on Sunday afternoons. Feel free to garnish them with sesame seeds or spritz them with fresh lime juice. —Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/2 cup corn mixture: 297 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 16/44 Summertime Spaghetti with Grilled Meatballs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: After Hurricane Sandy, we were without power for two weeks

Creator: After Hurricane Sandy, we were without power for two weeks. I learned what you can make on a grill, such as these smoky meatballs and tomato sauce. —Andrea Rivera, Westbury, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup spaghetti with 1/2 cup sauce and 3 meatballs: 446 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 470 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate (7 g sugars, 4 g fiber), 25 g protein. 17/44 Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to

A garnish of cilantro and toasted coconut adds a bit of sophistication

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This stew tastes as if you spent hours in the kitchen. The flavors of coconut milk, sweet potato and coriander nicely complement the chicken. A garnish of cilantro and toasted coconut adds a bit of sophistication. —Nicole Filizetti, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 365 calories, 16g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 18/44 Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

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