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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Creole Shrimp Pasta, Hot Honey Chicken, Mango Glazed Chicken & More
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Rhys Lawson
August 03, 2025
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This week’s lineup brings sunshine to your dinner table with bold BBQ flavors, garden-fresh veggies, and easy grilled mains:
…and even more summer-ready meals perfect for warm nights and backyard cravings.
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Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Creole Shrimp Pasta, Hot Honey Chicken, Mango Glazed Chicken & More
1. Creole Shrimp Pasta
Creamy fettucine tossed in spicy Creole sauce with sautéed shrimp and peppers.
| Creole Shrimp Pasta by Bistro Nota Creole Seasoned Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Roasted Poblano Peppers, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Fettucine Noodles |
2. Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken glazed in hot honey, stacked on brioche with pickles and slaw.
 | Southern hot honey chicken sandwich by Top Hat buttermilk fried chicken, house-made hot honey, pimento cheese, garlic aioli, house-made dill pickles, red onions, choice of side* |
3. Cajun Sausage & Pepper Rice Bowl
Andouille sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and garlic rice, optionally drizzle with spicy mayo.
 | Big Ole' Bowl O' Jambalaya by North and South Seafood & Smokehouse smoked chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, white rice, cajun tomato broth, cornbread muffins |
4. Spinach & Portabella Stuffed Shells
Baked jumbo pasta shells filled with garlicky spinach dip and parmesan cream.
 | Manicotti by Simon's A delicious combination of four cheeses, onions, spinach, & portabella mushrooms stuffed into pasta shells & then topped with our marinara, alfredo or half & half and baked. |
5. Dirty Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers filled with spicy beef, rice, and romainian seasoning, baked until tender.
 | Stuffed Pepper by Bucharest Bar & Grill Filled with a special blend of ground beef, rice, and Romanian spices, topped with sour cream. |
6. Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini
Cheese tortellini tossed in a roasted tomato-basil cream sauce topped with shaved parmesan.
 | Tortelloni Bolognese by DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar Ricotta, grana padano, & pecorino cheese tortelloni with italian sausage and creamy plum tomato sauce |
7. Shrimp Avocado Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Grilled corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and lime dressing.
 | Shrimp Taco Salad by El Mazatlan Bar and Grill Dive into a vibrant Shrimp Taco Salad, where succulent shrimp are perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, nestled atop a bed of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions. |
8. Tomato & Burrata Panzanella
Crispy bread, juicy tomatoes, burrata, and basil tossed in olive oil.
 | HEIRLOOM TOMATO PANZANELLA by Published on Main burrata, burnt citrus, shiso and basil |
9. Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken skewers served with tzatziki and pita.
 | CHICKEN SOUVLAKI by The Peacock Mediterranean Grill garlic naan, pickled cabbage and onion, hummus, cucumber, shawarma yogurt |
10. Chipotle-Lime Street Tacos
Choice of chicken or steak with chipotle crema and carmelized onions.
 | STEAK* by Mesh caramelized onion | pancetta | mushroom | bleu cheese | tortilla | chipotle-lime vinaigrette |
11. Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken sautéed with garlic, chili, and Thai basil in crisp lettuce cups.
 | Asian Lettuce Wraps by Franchesco's Ristorante Crisp butter lettuce with Thai basil marinated chicken, napa cabbage, shaved carrot, bell pepper, mango and avocado. Topped with bang-bang sauce, fried Wontons and sesame seeds |
12. Lemon Garlic Orzo with Grilled Vegetables
A summery side or main topped with your choice of roasted peppers, zucchini, and spinach.
 | Lemon Scented Orzo by Capital Bar and Grill Indulge in our Lemon Scented Orzo, a delightful dish featuring tender orzo pasta infused with the bright zest of fresh lemons. |
13. Tomato Basil Gnocchi
Pillowy gnocchi tossed with blistered cherry tomatoes, basil, and parmesan.
 | Chicken Breast by Dolce Gnocchi | basil pesto | asparagus | tomato marmalade | thyme jus |
14. Spicy Mango Glazed Chicken
Grilled chicken finished with a sticky mango chili glaze.
 | Mango Habanero Chicken by MofonGo Restaurant Spicy mango habanero glazed chicken for a tropical twist. |
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