11 Easy Summer Dinners
When the weather’s nice, you don't want to be slaving away in a stuffy kitchen all evening long. That’s why we’ve put together these super-quick, no-fuss recipes that serve on the satisfaction scale. Irresistible flavour combinations, sizzling spices, and very low waiting times.
From ultimate summer classics like homemade chicken gyros and chicken skewers, to simple fiery bean chilli and portobello mushroom fajitas — there’s something to suit all tastes and diets. Get stuck in.
1. Chicken Gyros With Homemade Tzatziki
Starting strong with a real summer hit. It's a well-known fact that gyros taste even better in the sun.
These are made with succulent, juicy chicken strips, but they can easily be made vegetarian too — just switch the meat for halloumi strips. Everyone’s a winner.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 407 | 37.9g | 44g | 7g |
Check out the recipe here.
2. 15-Minute Vegan Bean Chilli
This plant-based, protein-rich chilli is the perfect meal for days when you want a meat-free option. Packed with plenty of fiery flavour, it’s ready in just quarter of an hour — ideal if you’re after something simple that still hits the spot.
Homemade Beef Crunch Wraps | Fakeaway Favourites
How to get your fix of that Taco Bell classic.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 407 | 37.9g | 44g | 7g |
Check out the recipe here.
3. Beef Crunch Wraps
In the mood for something a little more indulgent? This fakeaway-style recipe offers stacks of flavour — juicy seasoned beef, oozing cheese, spicy jalapenos, and rich sour cream, all encased in a crispy baked tortilla wrap. Heaven.
Creamy Peanut Chicken Noodles
A peanutty midweek feast to look forward to.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 467 | 32g | 37g | 20g |
Check out the recipe here.
4. Creamy Peanut Chicken Noodles
Need a quick midweek dinner with zero fuss? This is the recipe for you. Ready in only 15 minutes, these deliciously saucy noodles deliver on that irresistible peanut flavour and pack in 40g of protein per serving.
Vegan Fajitas | 15-Minute Ultimate Portobello Fajitas
We've got plant-based power all wrapped up.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 473 | 40g | 52g | 12g |
Check out the recipe here.
5. Ultimate Vegan Fajitas
Another plant-based meal, these fajitas are a perfect light alternative to refresh your routine and make a nice change from meat. Want to increase the protein content but keep it vegan? Simply stir in some kidney or black beans for a great little boost of protein, fibre, and iron.
Easy Pesto Chicken & Veg Meal Prep
PSA: good food doesn’t have to take hours to prepare.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 439 | 12g | 35g | 15g |
Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
