Preparation

Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta (or noodles!) and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead.

It’s hot, still, so our mantra remains step away from the stove when you can and embrace grilling and salads for dinner. This week we’re grilling two nights, turning on the broiler briefly to cook shrimp one night, and making two very different dinner salads. Because it’s August we’re still all about the tomatoes, as our shopping list shows, and you’ll see big, juicy heirloom tomatoes starring in several meals. Plus, our month long celebration of fresh corn and zucchini continues.

The produce and fresh ingredients you need to buy for your meals this week: