Summer’s last hurrah: 18 summery dishes for fall dining

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As the golden hues of fall approaches, there’s no reason to leave the vibrant flavors of summer behind. Dive into a culinary journey that marries the best of both seasons, bringing the sun-kissed tastes of summer to your cozy autumn table.

Imagine biting into a dish that evokes memories of sun-soaked picnics but is warm and comforting for those cooler evenings. From fresh salads popping with flavor to grilled delights, this article will inspire you to blend summer’s zest with fall’s comforting embrace in every meal.

Shirazi Salad in a white serving bowl.
Shiraz Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

These Smoked Chicken Enchiladas are creamy, meaty, and topped with an outrageous tomatillo sauce that’s packed with flavor!
Get the recipe: Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

Cheez-It Tostada

This fun twist on a classic tostada features fabulous toppings piled high on a giant homemade Cheez-It. It just doesn’t get much better than this, and you’ll wow everyone with that giant Cheez-It!
Get the recipe: Cheez-It Tostada

Texas Corn Succotash

Loaded with jalapenos, bacon, and oodles of flavor, this easy peasy side dish channels big and bold Southwestern flavors, making it the perfect side dish for so many meals. Serve it hot or cold and enjoy!
Get the recipe: Texas Corn Succotash

Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops

Ninja Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops on a white plate.
Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

With a terrific rub and a kiss of smoke, these tomahawk pork chops are as impressive as they are delicious! A quick and easy fix in your Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill, these meaty chops are big on flavor and low in carbs so you can roll up your sleeves and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops

Baked Spanish Rice

With a cheesy topping that few can resist, this baked Spanish rice dish can be a flavor-packed side dish, but it is also hearty enough to be the main attraction.
Get the recipe: Baked Spanish Rice

Kefta Beef Kabobs

Kefta Beef Kabobs stacked on a white platter.
Kefta Beeff Kabobs. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Grilling? Shake up your usual grilling routine and take a flavor trip to the Mediterranean with these beefy, juicy, and oh-so flavorful Kefta Beef Kabobs! With a side of tzatziki, you’ll be in flavor town in no time!
Get the Recipe: Kefta Beeff Kabobs

Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken

Grilled Greek Chicken on a white plate with lemon slices.
Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Fire up your grill and infuse your meal with the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean! This Grilled Greek Chicken recipe is bright, bold, and sassy, and the moist flavorful chicken is perfect with any meal!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken

Chicken Tinga

A quick fix in your IP, this meaty dish features chicken breast that’s cooked in some serious flavor! Enjoy the meat just like it is, or add it to tacos, on top of nachos, or stuff it into burritos.
Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga

Mexican Street Corn Salad

There’s so much flavor in this dish, who cares about anything else on the table! This is an easy and impressive dish that pairs so well with – well, anything!
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken on a white plate.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Imagine juicy, marinated chicken breasts topped with ooey gooey cheese and flavorful garlicky and basil-infused tomato bruschetta. That’s what this easy grilled recipe is all about, and with this much flavor in every bite, you’re sure to become a fan!
Get the recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Vegetarian Birria Tacos

Who can resist these vegan Birria Tacos? Packed with flavor every bite is delicious, and these totally plant-based tacos are easier to make than you might think!
Get the recipe: Vegan Birria Tacos

Grilled Veggies

Grilled vegetables on a white platter.
Grilled Vegetables. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Grilling? Add some veggies to the grill and pile on the flavor! Easier than you might think, there are all sorts of veggies you can grill. What are your fav veggies?
Get the Recipe: Grilled Veggies

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Crispy on the bottom and towering high with toppings, Chicken Tinga Tostadas are all bout big flavor and fun-to-eat-food!
Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Birria Pizza

This fun fusion favorite features plenty of tender and flavor-packed birria de rez piled onto a zesty pizza that’s topped up with a spicy sauce. Once you’ve tried this pizza, you’ll never go back to a traditional kind!
Get the recipe: Birria Pizza

Smoked Pork Belly Tacos

Smoked pork belly tacos on a black plate.
Smoked Pork Belly Tacos. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Fire up the smoker and get ready for flavor! Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly and pickled veggies team up in these irresistible tacos that everyone will crave!
Get the recipe: Smoked Pork Belly Tacos

Tacos Dorados

It’s all about the buttery crunch with these tasty tacos. Filled with meat and cheese, flour tortillas are then skillet-cooked until golden brown and crispy.
Get the recipe: Tacos Dorados

Grilled Hanger Steaks with Chimichurri

Hanger steaks are the steaks no one wants you to know about! Super tender, beefy, and delish, they cook up hot and fast and are perfect with herby chimichurri on top.
Get the recipe: Grilled Hanger Steaks with Chimichurri

Shirazi Salad (featured image)

Fresh, flavorful, healthy, and oh-so-crazy good, Shirazi Salad is a tasty side dish that’s made with just a handful of ingredients. Add some flavor to your next meal with this easy salad!
Get the Recipe: Shirazi Salad

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