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31 Easy Dinner Recipes for August

It's the end of summer and seasonal produce is changing for fall. Dig in with these easy dinner recipes for August!

By: Jamie Garcia, Editor, RecipeLion.com
31 Easy Dinner Recipes for August

It's that lovely time of year again -- the end of summer and beginning of fall. This means back to school, harvest time, and changing leaves. It's also time to gear up for a new month of flavors and recipes. See what we've got in store in our collection, 31 Easy Dinner Recipes for August. These easy dinner ideas are here to make life less hectic and more delicious.  From appetizers and seasonal veggies, to savory sides and mouth-watering main dishes, these easy dinner recipes are sure to keep your whole family satisfied all month long.

As fall draws near, plenty of apples, pumpkins, pecans, and spices are on the way. Sweet potato recipes are soon to be invading your Pinterest feed, and green bean casseroles are going to be all the rage for a while. This collection of easy dinner recipes will give you a little preview of things to come next month, while still keeping the essence of summer alive. After all, summer isn't over quite yet, and we don't want to say goodbye just yet!

Veggies and Starters

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Start your meal off right with these delicious appetizer recipes perfect for the end of the summer. From ​Cheesy Bloomin' Onion Bread to ​Gourmet Loaded Baked Potato Salad and ​Easy Ranch Cheesy Bread, these easy appetizers are just what you need to make your meal delicious.

Cheesy Bloomin' Onion Bread

Cheesy Bloomin' Onion Bread is a delicious pull-apart bread that is perfect for a game night or for any night that you want to indulge in cheesy goodness.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini

If you're looking for an easy zucchini side dish, then you've come to the right place.

Gourmet Loaded Baked Potato Salad

This salad looks and tastes like a true gourmet creation, and you can savor it for either dinner or lunch. 

Colorful Carrots

The next time you need light salad recipes, make Colorful Carrots for something a little different. 

Thai Red Curry

You don't need to go out to eat to get authentic Thai food. Thai Red Curry is a delicious recipe that you can make again and again! 

Simple Southern Lima Beans

Simple Southern Lima Beans is an easy side dish recipe that will please any crowd. 

Baked Zucchini Bites

Whip up a batch of these cheesy zucchini bites to sate rumbling tummies in minutes. 

Cashew Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Low-carb recipes are perfect for summer, and these Cashew Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a great alternative to a regular sandwich. 

Zucchini and Carrot Hash

Zucchini and Carrot Hash is an extremely easy side dish that's both healthy and delicious. 

Chicken Parma and Avocado Salad

A filling lunch or dinner for a hot night which you can make in a jiffy.

Easy Ranch Cheesy Bread

Four ingredients are all you need for a delicious appetizer that the whole family will love. 

Side Dishes and Shareables

Sides and shared dishes are often an afterthought, but with the recipes below you'll be thinking of the meal as a whole right from the start. For a party, we'd recommend the  Hawaiian Roll Baked Sandwiches or the Buffalo Chicken Cupcakes, and for a weeknight family dinner, the kids will love the  Marvelous Maple Bacon Mac and Cheese.

Scalloped Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

You won't need whipped sweet potatoes on your table anymore, because these Scalloped Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are in the house. 

Chicken Crescent Roll Ups

These chicken crescent roll ups are the ultimate weeknight dinner.

Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese Balls

If you need ideas for a new way to prepare an old favorite try this recipe for Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese Balls.

Apple Cheddar Scones

Bursting with flavor, this cheese scone recipe yields the perfect go-to snacks for your busy morning schedule. 

Apple and Butternut Squash Casserole

Give your favorite butternut squash and apple soup a makeover with this butternut squash casserole recipe.

Classic Mac N' Cheese

Are you a cheesaholic? This Classic Mac N' Cheese recipe is everything you need to make a good bowl of delicious macaroni and cheese. 

Buffalo Chicken "Cupcakes"

Made in a muffin tin, these cute little bites are the perfect party food and appetizer recipe that will be gone before you even notice.

Mini Pizza Tacos

If you're looking for the ultimate snacking combination, look no further than these pizza tacos! 

Avocado Tuna Salad

It's a quick and easy lunch or snack; this avocado tuna salad is healthy, easy, and absolutely amazing!

Air Fryer French Fries

If you're someone who loves crispy, crunchy French fries, then this recipe is for you.

Easy Main Dish Recipes

And on to the main event! These tasty, late summer meals will make all those backyard meals the very best. From  Greek-Style Turkey Burgers and  Baked Pretzel Ranch Chicken Tenders to this  Childhood Favorite Tater Tot Casserole that will have people craving seconds, these main courses are dying to be made and eaten straight away! 

All-Day Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey sesame chicken is an delicious meal served over rice with vegetables on the side. 

Ranch Pork Chops

These ranch pork chops literally cook themselves (in your slow cooker), so you and your family can enjoy coming home to a mouthwatering meal on any busy weeknight.

Classic Salisbury Steak Recipe

This Classic Salisbury Steak Recipe is an old fashioned comfort food recipe you're surely familiar with.

Baked Pretzel Ranch Chicken Tenders

These Baked Pretzel Ranch Chicken Tenders are quick and easy to make. 

Mindless Crescent Enchilada Bake

This Mindless Crescent Enchilada Bake is a Mexican recipe you'll want to make again and again. 

Crazy Good Tater Tot Casserole

When it comes to casseroles, how can you beat cheese and tater tots? 

Comfort Classic Chicken Pot Pie

With a buttery, flaky crust and hearty chunks of chicken and vegetables, this Comfort Classic Chicken Pot Pie is comfort in a pie dish.