Go ahead and linger in the cool summer breeze a bit longer.

What do you think of when you picture your perfect summer day?

What Idon’tsee is staying inside and cooking all day.

Image of grill, fried eggs, and salad

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I don’t see turning on an oven and making my already too-warm apartment even hotter.

Don’t get me wrong: I love cooking!

But there’s something about the summer where I crave ease.

image of Trader Joe’s storefront

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And this summer I’m leaning into it instead of feeling guilty.

FromTrader Joe’s shortcutsto a simple (but delicious!

So, we asked our readers (you!)

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to inspire us with your go-to easy summer dinner ideas.

And you pulled through victoriously!

Here are her five favorite picks!

Kendra Adachi headshot with The Lazy Genius Kitchen book

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Throw in a couple easy ingredients (cheese!

), and suddenly your dinner or lunch feels a lot more excitingnot to mention so easy.

“Be a genius about what matters.

Hot smoked salmon on a platter

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Be lazy about what doesnt.

And dont judge each other,” she says.

Learn about how to let go of kitchen perfection.

Baguette, tuna, and tomato sandwich stacked

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When writerSheela Prakash’s motivation to cook is low, she turns to hot smoked salmon.

“Something about having sandwiches for dinner just feels different.

Don’t pack it away for the summer!

Instant pot with summery images around it.

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Read the story:The Instant Pot Should Be Your Go-To Summertime Gadget

Glasses of Strawberry Eton Mess with Spoons

Bowl of Green Salad with Fresh Herbs and Red Wine Vinaigrette with Serving Utensils

Bowl of No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta with a Fork

Grated egg on avocado toast

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Two Pieces of Whipped Ricotta Toast Topped with Honey Next to a Bowl of Thyme Honey

Platter of Grilled Peppers Surrounded by Olives, Capers, Olive Oil, and Toast

Plate of Whole Grilled Eggplant Next to a Platter of More Eggplant and an Oil Dispenser

Grilled Peaches on a Wood Board

Bowl of Creamy One Pot Pasta with Zucchini

One-Pot Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Capers in a Bowl

Skillet Chicken and Orzo

Bowl of Fresh Corn Pasta with a Fork

Large bowl of spicy noodles with cucumbers and chili crisp.