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14 Tasty Dinners — Pasta Bravo, Shrimp Tacos & More
Plus even more dinner ideas!
Rhys Lawson
June 29, 2025
Sunshine, fresh flavors, and a little global inspiration - this week’s dinner ideas are all about the summer vibes
From tangy crostini and crisp broccolini to chilled noodles and zesty shrimp tacos, there’s something here for every mood.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Tasty Dinners — Pasta Bravo, Shrimp Tacos & More
1. Pasta Bravo Copycat
Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with bucatini, spinach, and grilled chicken.
| TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA by Catch 110 Fresh chicken breast, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, sauteed spinach, ricotta, parmesan, lemon, cream, bucatini |
2. Golden Milk Chicken
Roast chicken marinated in turmeric and coconut milk, finished with fresh herbs.
 | Chicken Curry by Lumi Restaurant A fragrant blend of tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced coconut curry sauce, served with fluffy jasmine rice. |
3. Teriyaki Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Char-grilled chicken glazed in a sweet-and-savory pineapple teriyaki sauce—an island favorite.
 | Hawaiin Chicken by Cork 'n Cleaver A fresh, boneless breast of chicken marinated and charbroiled, served with grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce |
4. Petrale Sole Meunière
Delicate white fish sautéed in brown butter, lemon, and parsley—a Tadich Grill classic.
 | Poisson Meunière by Jubans Restaurant & Bar Pan-Seared Gulf Fish, Creole Meunière |
5. Spaghetti Sauce alla Charleston
Slow-simmered tomato sauce with Southern spices and Italian sausage.
 | Sweet Carolina by Sticks & Stones Tomato sauce, Bradd’s sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers, spinach, mozzarella, fresh ricotta, and parmesan |
6. Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry
Sautéed beef, peppers, and onions in a savory-sweet Thai basil sauce—served over jasmine rice.
 | Basil Fried Rice by 9 Thai Cuisine Basil Fried rice with choice of meat, basil, onion, garlic, and bell peppers |
7. Majordomo Short Rib Rice Bowls
Braised short rib over steamed rice with scallion salad and umami-packed sauce.
 | Korean BBQ Short-Rib Ricebowl by Pinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar A large 7oz portion of Grassfed Beef Short Rib marinated overnight in an Italian Morello Cherry and Nectarine Korean BBQ sauce, served with Soft-boiled Tea Egg, Housemade Kim-Chi, Sauteed Snowpea Leaves, Caramelized Onions, Jasmine Rice and our spicy Bibimbap Sauce. |
8. Pappadeaux Seafood Gumbo
Hearty seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage.
 | "Louisiana" Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo by Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Shrimp, crab & andouille |
9. Phoenix Avocado Tostadas
Crispy corn tostadas topped with sliced avocado, chicken and refried beans.
 | AVOCADO TOSTADA by Puerto Vallarta Stamford Crisp, flat corn tortilla topped with beans and chicken or ground beef, lettuce, sliced avocado and sour cream. |
10. Veggie Stir-Fry with Cashew Sauce
Colorful veggies stir-fried in a creamy, gingery cashew sauce—served over brown rice.
 | Chicken Cashew Nuts by Best Wok Tender chicken stir-fried with crunchy cashew nuts and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce. |
11. Charred Broccolini with Lemon
Crispy-tipped broccolini tossed in olive oil and finished with fresh lemon zest.
 | CHARRED BROCCOLINI by Ooh De Lally Tender charred broccolini, perfectly seasoned to enhance its natural flavor. |
12. Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
Seared shrimp tucked into corn tortillas with sweet-tangy pineapple slaw.
 | SHRIMP TACOS by Orale Mexican Kitchen Seared Pineapple Achiote Shrimp, Mango Slaw, Aji Verde, Pineapple & Achiote Adobo, Micro Cilantro, Corn Tortillas |
13. Chilled Soba Noodle Bowl with Snap Peas
Cold buckwheat noodles, crisp veggies, and sesame-soy dressing.
 | Soba Noodle Bowl by Rocky River Tap and Table of Mishawaka Stir-fry vegetables, sweet Thai chili sauce, soba noodles |
14. Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Crostini
Strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and salty prosciutto on toasted baguette topped with fresh basil.
 | Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Crostini by 11 Central Toasted ciabatta with prosciutto, strawberry, goat cheese & fresh basil |
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