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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Chimichangas, Peach Crostini, Tropical Bowls & More
Plus even more dinner ideas!
Rhys Lawson
August 10, 2025
This week’s menu is serving up bright, bold, and summer-ready flavors you’ll want on repeat:
…and plenty more fresh picks for salads, seafood, and shareables.
Perfect for sunny dinners, weekend cookouts, or just treating yourself midweek.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Chimichangas, Peach Crostini, Tropical Bowls & More
1. Chuy’s Chicken Chimichanga
Crispy fried burrito stuffed with shredded chicken, cheese, and green chile sauce.
| Chuychanga by Chuy's A flour tortilla filled with roasted chicken, cheese, cilantro & green chiles, deep fried & served with one of our Signature Sauces & a scoop of sour cream. |
2. Avocado Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
Fresh kale, creamy avocado, toasted almonds, and bright citrus vinaigrette.
 | ORGANIC KALE CAESAR by Entourage NapervilleIndulge in our Organic Kale Caesar, a vibrant twist on a classic favorite. Fresh, crisp organic kale is lovingly tossed in a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing, accented with zesty lemon and rich nutritional yeast. 20m • 4 servings |
3. Chili Garlic Crunch Noodles
Chewy noodles tossed in spicy garlic-chili oil, pork, and sesame.
 | Double Cut Pork Chop by Kinley's Restaurant & Bar Brined and Grilled, Sweet Potato Glass Noodles, Gochujang-Japchae Sauce, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, and Carrots, Baby Bok Choy, Chili Cashew Crunch |
4. Scallops with Lemon Basil Butter
Pan-seared scallops drizzled in fragrant basil-lemon butter sauce.
 | Pan Seared Sea Scallops by Camille's Over confit tomato risotto with sautéed spinach and lemon butter pan sauce |
5. Basil Pesto Salmon
Pan-seared salmon finished with basil-pesto buttery sauce.
 | BASIL PESTO GRILLED WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON by Maxwells | Restaurant & Bar Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Porcini Marsala Sauce & Fried Coppa Ham |
6. Colombian Frijoles Antioqueños
Rich bean stew with fresh cilantro and ripe plantains.
 | Dartmouth Village Red Bean Stew by Umana Yana stewed red beans with fresh ginger & anise served with coconut shine rice, sweet yellow plantains & house salad |
7. Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Tender lamb cubes grilled with tzatziki sauce.
 | Lamb Skewers by Mr.R - Fusion Street Food Grilled spicy garlic lamb skewers served with cucumber tzatziki sauce |
8. Garlic Aioli Burger
Juicy burger topped with creamy garlic aioli and crispy onions.
 | Single Cylinder by Mac's Speed Shop 1/2 lb. burger, white american cheese, smoked garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato & onion |
9. Nachos Supreme
Tortilla chips loaded with vegan queso, black beans, and pico de gallo.
 | LOADED "OP" NACHOS by The Other Place Overland Park Tortilla chips topped with white queso cheese sauce, 4 cheese blend, pico de gallo, black beans. Served with sour cream and house-made salsa. |
10. Slim Chickens Cheesecake Jar
Creamy cheesecake layered with graham and whipped cream in a jar.
 | OREO® Cheesecake Jar Dessert by Slim Chickens30m • 6 servings |
11. Lamb Chops with Rosemary
Juicy lamb chops with bright lemon and rosemary rub.
 | Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops Rubbed with Garlic, Rosemary and Lemon Zest by Rainbow Lodge Savor the succulent flavors of our Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops, expertly rubbed with fragrant garlic, aromatic rosemary, and zesty lemon. |
12. Lobster Bisque (add Garlic Croutons)
Creamy lobster soup with a touch of sherry and chives.
 | Lobster and Crab Bisque by Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse Classically prepared rich and velvety bisque with lobster and crab morsels, spiked with sherry |
13. Grilled Peach & Burrata Crostini
Sweet grilled peaches on toasted bread with creamy burrata and balsamic drizzle.
 | Burrata & Prosciutto by Brinkley's Chop House Peach, basil, pistachio gremolata, Fresno pepper, EVOO, XO Sherry vinegar, grilled bread |
14. Tropical Grilled Chicken Bowls
Grilled chicken with coconut rice, mango salsa, and avocado.
 | Hawaiian Rainbow by The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai Experience a taste of paradise with our Hawaiian Rainbow! This vibrant dish features a delightful medley of fresh tropical fruits, succulent grilled chicken, and a tangy pineapple glaze, all served atop a bed of fluffy coconut rice. |
Bonus! — Pineapple Chili Margarita
Sweet pineapple juice shaken with tequila, lime, and a chili-salt rim. This sounded amazing, so I had to share
 | MARGARITA ESPECIA by Cantina del Centro Cazadores Blanco, Triple Sec, Pineapple, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Chili Salt |
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It only takes 5 seconds. Making this took me 1.5 hours :)
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Looking for more?
Check out my previous dinner ideas! There’s everything from buddha bowls to tropical tacos.
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