Lazy Dinners for Long Summer Days
- Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott1/11
Smoked Salmon Tartines With Fried Capers
A swipe of crème fraîche underneath the salmon puts these open faced sandwiches over the top.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes2/11
Chicken Quesadillas
These quesadillas call for store-bought rotisserie chicken, which means you can whip them together in no time.
- 3/11
Farmers' Market Pappardelle
Though you have to chop a few vegetables, this dish requires little cooking, so it's perfect for a hot and steamy summer night.
- Christina Holmes4/11
Skillet Bruschetta with Beans and Greens
This dish is surprisingly hearty but if you want to bulk it up even more, just top it with a fried egg.
- Gentl & Hyers5/11
Scallops With Herbed Brown Butter
How can scallops be a lazy dinner? When they take less than 10 minutes to make and require just a few ingredients, they absolutely qualify.
- Brian W. Ferry6/11
Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata
Serve this vegetable-packed frittata with a simple green salad and crusty bread and you've got one easy, breezy dinner.
- Elinor Carucci7/11
Chickpea Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs
When it's too hot to do much of anything, this super simple bean salad satisfies.
- Photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton8/11
Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
The classic tomato, basil, and mozzarella combination meets pasta is this perfect summer dish.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell9/11
Cold Soba Noodles With Miso and Smoked Tofu
Smoked tofu adds serious flavor to these quick and easy Asian noodles.
- Romulo Yanes10/11
White Bean and Tuna Salad with Radicchio
Canned tuna and white beans become a flavorful meal when tossed with a simple parsley vinaigrette.
- Peden & Munk11/11
Chile-and-Olive-Oil-Fried Egg With Avocado and Sprouts
A sprinkle of salty, tangy feta helps to balance out the heat from the chile oil.

David Tamarkin


Matt Duckor