{"id":243713,"date":"2026-05-01T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=243713"},"modified":"2026-05-01T03:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:10:02","slug":"dinner-meal-ideas-for-may","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/243713\/dinner-meal-ideas-for-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner Meal Ideas for May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>May is the perfect time to refresh your dinner routine with meals your family will love. Besides flowers, May brings warmer weather but also a hectic schedule, like end-of-school-year activities, after-school sports, and a full schedule of appointments. When your to-do\u00a0list seems to be a mile long, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to make for dinner. <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re sharing an assortment of dinner recipes to help take the stress out of your day. This roundup features easy weeknight dinners for May, light and fresh dinner ideas for spring, quick family meals for a busy night, and fresh dinner ideas.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6235358178050048 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crock-pot-pork-chops-and-potatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bDcVwI4njfB4TBmIErkoExiKM5vYaFT_9OdWKtxz-V-np_pnbi5-5UwNTxbPwU8A3BRHmdyU2hFNTtiKRUkpj2kGAfnhmTNj062kgYHyrf_QOqeKhQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TRACY HOOPER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EDMOND, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ojyBTmqure5kdP8xP_e8HK4ZT-WI4GrhVqpStc8ARmAmNHFJ2GZkyTTQbabYkE94i4qf_kRsYFZJLZiu2efUdW2uyhO9lUQz8SE5Fuk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crock-pot-pork-chops-and-potatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of my husband&#8217;s favorite Sunday lunches. I just put it on the night before and wake up to such a wonderful aroma.&#8221; &#8211; Tracy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/seafood-appetizer\/sweet-fried-shrimp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/t-FcokuJqejebeHcN4VigxxJwRADV8lClEqnlSZzui0D4nDN6gXSoihMTJA6gk4vtsCUz1om2TG7zksJ8GDTAtSKu4EZkKNHNJWje0YfhbYD0JkFHCL2Rw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHAUNTEL CAMPBELL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WEST VALLEY, UT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/njaw4aNDppm5dtmMgxMv756R8HqMBWR_8-VjteHXhOSTTL8AF6iByiHlzHGV109t9yGfpChYVJ4IgwNNdjIhP7mI1ZH28NZhyyYEp6E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/seafood-appetizer\/sweet-fried-shrimp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Fried Shrimp<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This shrimp is so addicting and super easy&#8230; use it for a dish or a snack!&#8221; &#8211; Shauntel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/mother-in-laws-awesome-mushroom-chicken-breast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/RDXJenDUkUJ5ZroosT6tEe4tPdR-xAJYaHMlPTB-NirDP8kspPbcFQgXaAzHNvPi-CEJLw5oBwR5RIVTWWoBqqjdqQpVERYyPCbqjMieVrXEmlundLtf\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JAYME MAKOWSKI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BELLAIRE, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aNlI1oaMbl2WNz69fo1Qx_ynzBQrEFbVa2A8ykoNwPGXzuM5tUYZfoXypkpD8ILJHh5aAxWx6wtbxRUR5sG4sg97HzMXACL-Wohce74B=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/mother-in-laws-awesome-mushroom-chicken-breast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mother-in-Law&#8217;s Awesome Mushroom Chicken Breast<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a great chicken dish. Rich in flavor, the tarragon puts it over the top. Acquired from my mother-in-law Carol Makowski.&#8221; &#8211; Jayme<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/overnight-pulled-pork.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HHdElDrhNszvG8GNz2kp6UhGsB8tgWa4Leuohev3GhWBLZc7uyM7ucdbYFwW3a3wIeuOMix9HsH-fMRp9l1eNfb512u1shA3MrF9gJNW90UN9r_WPho_Dg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY HART<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">RENTON, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hsQ8dCTaX4CrQWPCDy8JZUNOlusBlAGa81O_H7hKRw4QW02ny7gZwR5GINqzULMJJDxvb8MfQTgtyPZyywV_97B35xvVMAvKKsaRs8I=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/overnight-pulled-pork.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overnight Pulled Pork<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I used to get up early in the morning to put this in the oven. Then thought, why don&#8217;t I just put it in before I go to bed? I tried it and it worked great. Although when you wake up during the night you wonder what you are smelling! I love the crispiness of the pork on top and the tenderness underneath that. &#8211; Mary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chili-chicken-tacos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_86nCS8av2PgTt8OepUUPhDxB8jBJtwowW-VuD7VFhmcW8zgywQYlHkJsYs11SHWaFMPPGmPA7vYo6X1PxecO-ugj7hCLgWO5Rm_Ki1cws68l8nGgRc\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JULIE PRIOR<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MESQUITE, NV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fJ8OAYE5LxEdL2fCqKN1p9ihRcwHfJvetUrXoeT400Nk6WAy3vCGkn6HqztKuo8h8uQU4rsayYqGmC6mOoZmKAfTFpPoI2Y_YwxrvzSz=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chili-chicken-tacos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chili Chicken Tacos<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Top with cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, avocado, and low-fat Greek yogurt. Can also use it for quesadillas, taco salad, Mexican rice, or whatever you like.&#8221; &#8211; Julie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/roasted-chicken-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XfigCvn1AiCPvI9ITF6zpACeQdQiUdmll8JfX9Fyy3HKlPe2zK-2BexAMqtJeu7zJJSttQ40yr81m4omM-qSNnLjet5P_9LMtsFZZtcp7ecUMzKb8qtp\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KATHY SANDOZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">JASPER, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gDJcczWxVyLbe9WOvLdpSiaVsSeJ3wbK3Bb3DnbEDGzUTHhUgWpkOHf04LZb46s6dlDGQEbv7sxCk1tDL6jYVaErJBrPDlAXT5R-PA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/roasted-chicken-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is the most tender, juicy chicken ever!&#8221; &#8211; Kathy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-fish-tacos\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oaw250fPCpytr3e3yA1Xd9E98q7JnCDxG5iyeF-0KkuRGj2pnRLuwzLltyfG-XxqQQ33apE2gSHNo3qEVG898QEGHOFXboYZoZM6PEI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-fish-tacos\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Fish Tacos<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These Easy Fish Tacos are packed full of seasoned flaky fish in a hearty warm tortilla. Topped with crema these are a taco lover&#8217;s dream.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/tasty-onion-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zbHXmDt9wESuD9Wc9x0t6eDZ3Ln4-RFdzaoqOhmOEx2sBj2lHFGeHM_Hrivu4RvhDR0ssd4PH6nhccSIjY-3TyVAEpYVh8JZ1Z-ET_e2pNwvXqKQOXpM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">WENDY GARDNER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BUENA PARK, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vvcbyCIPg1yjAb4zA30LZRpd8ydKg0VRUJW7eUtwhvXN1EqQeDxEntAPLt-ZOacctL0gaOigp9tJA5DIW3Z9OzZaJOPnEVY_ua3-X-M=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/tasty-onion-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasty Onion Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my husband&#8217;s favorite chicken dish and it&#8217;s so easy to fix! I usually serve it with a salad and chicken stuffing or mashed potatoes. Sometimes I use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts.&#8221; &#8211; Wendy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/teriyaki-chicken-nuggets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/W2-WdRwwtAGVZUewH-gj8K7N8xsUllJLvdRCGj6MuhD88BsaFPBUFuOjuHihY89W8ZCdItyhktINB_HGp-6YWVSpOWZLau8gjvajerDJhq6duAuvn1Y\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RUTHANN COOK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">THREE RIVERS, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZfI-eSkonifstnQQLIslj-65rCYTNd1nVqDxFpyJ6M44AHo5WjXyET-1kC6eXj21eCRRryNls_LVgmJ0Z6GR3E2bYX4R3jRSvF3Iow=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/teriyaki-chicken-nuggets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is one I have used for about 25 years now. It is always a hit with my family. It is filling and good for children that like nugget-size bites. My kiddos were the first lovers of this recipe, and now my grandchildren (even the pickiest) eat it up like crazy!&#8221; &#8211; Ruthann<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/taco-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-hEQTOn5aSDo6GXtDkrjeXGkIY9lm_ac3UJK8cB1h5TuexSPtbE4eJqJ8Ktt1xTLKoffcVPqxPVY_MZ3APCTWS9uCZz-2XOIk2clp4sbd5IFBFa1-Kk\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PENNEY GOODWIN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ELK GROVE, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yBWzvKdxvgNU48IMIgFwyqkSDu1WTve6VBqTDfSLfEdGi0CAUHf5ZikRQie15XqZbrYtoppljg86Mg0gsCDGKt6VwLQLpcWEMJLqbhw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/taco-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taco Cups<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Wow, I made this on a whim tonight! My son and husband ate them like there was no tomorrow.&#8221; &#8211; Penney<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/fried-whiting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1UQWX9yjyZfgjQVI7Zw8tfsjwDW_2c-LBYHQB-KODuqvfQBmOExjsJ_Yu_svNstoR4UiSWAMY96_NhvVdXRxlHx5ssUQ4pcTNc9TKz99RRkDYbFlWbvt\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GIA PETERKIN TROWER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DAYTON, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/w9NKXiNaZs9uduMjStoAENPponAkS_e5IG-33nmbGXNFKdIfkUoPeeljfYy9sdoYiWK17Fg5o6zuj4n_xav8wH9xRlrWs3C3HeJ4RT8b=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/fried-whiting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fried Whiting Fish<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;We seldom eat fried foods in our home anymore, but every now and then we crave some fried whiting. Delicious with some Louisiana hot sauce. Hope you enjoy!&#8221; &#8211; Gia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/tuna-rice-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5Cy0z5eRWpVy1bTUhlOZFFKu1Cc-Ns0m6D6aGvwRkbZwZTpaDnGuiQn52goOlaoaiO1UM3FRu6vHTxvpUEIG5w0yTa_2e_ONKqhu_DNHQkStuCvMWZQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JULIA FERGUSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GREENWOOD, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DmDzH4jEHYGDhX2ixvWzA0mSbPg5PkO8ylWnb0BWIWx8KFKd_6OueuGezDpd6vv0uuf1KS5IDq13W29O0ipHpvkNuJllci_scQSHY04=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/tuna-rice-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuna Rice Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My Mom used to make this when I was a kid. Quick, easy, and satisfying.&#8221; &#8211; Julia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/marinated-flank-steak-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2zwURu6aqWz-LzsNddip7NVVgF7movKzEG03xAV4sD8mk0Al9KOIkUoqrEOWHjAX38VynA8VKQNcGeEoF3PtIjv_A-XDKqro8a48xrql-f9_J16GrX0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANE THOMPSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SCOTTSDALE, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MqTWyyunJ4Faxjzg1hdfEFwnLDYeBOmDDOtzNz6moN5URnD01cZXP38bLNXlFvTMylg6sEltpSayrP88qKrDX1kBXy7Ycc8DJNlqnpI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/marinated-flank-steak-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marinated Flank Steak<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This easy recipe has been one of my family&#8217;s favorites for over 25 years. It is often requested as one of those celebration meals.&#8221; &#8211; Jane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/chicken-pasta-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yAvVJUc4zz3RzGtM9CSkvo-wMmis2si7Sc-TS3vxjhJuM7Z3pbXe9HbIS3DM6FrjBXks6dTKSo4US-iaJP35TnppeX1JnOe1xlccBw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BOBBIE KEEFER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BYERS, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Zb2q6QHND80dqUIx0kOGpPyv5hZJMKRffnKY14o0V8NLYGYihRdd6CcI9ve3uQJ6XYb3C3KxIno-ta5l2L4ToBna7nsj4nWe5vqcSA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/chicken-pasta-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Pasta Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I buy chicken from the grocery store deli and a large container of macaroni salad and always have some leftover. This recipe is what I do with it.&#8221; &#8211; Bobbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/tasty-sauted-tilapia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3QBVJvMtak0RszcCJCPCVOe9Rr5fHFp7wPdG7QepX3gEMOAWnWs7hp1GzRH3wnZLM-W7LvNG0S9Dh_w0lNnSIgKP8AjmxrCrqPIvFCPd_K2BcyTEZ5E\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BEA L.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EMERALD ISLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/skAeO5wKbWCWq9ngRP6YsGOx6jl3TeBjZdjwPB6bkqYlKJcRQHgwTUgyYMzflVaXIBDC3660_4Iq2G2mEvQ9PphpPM-tuKZ6MgYKnEiy=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/tasty-sauted-tilapia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasty Sauteed Tilapia<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A couple of years ago my husband and I were in Sam&#8217;s Club, and a vendor was cooking tilapia for the customers to sample. That was the best tilapia I had ever had, so he told me how he cooked them, and I&#8217;ve been doing it this way ever since.&#8221; &#8211; Bea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/teriyaki-chicken-kabobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZAp9NWbrQeVMeRWNlCsU9xRuAibF5GUbfJh2Z3QMuLsFrP3qPS2o5gidevuqSjeiONt1_xCvmiaXP7NTCd4VJ8INXGBb0kZREQFeG4G_mURs91nnELaT\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">VANESSA MARIE MILARE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HILO, HI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Z52zFcRyET5Dijf-_x8XdWWy-HrSl8PorIXDWKb1gPioriuhxU9d81NPUR2jL09t0pC5k0xIfhKHWO1FY7GlmEERyYcDL5254ygzAJo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/teriyaki-chicken-kabobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a family favorite. I make this at least once a month. It is served at every party, cookout, and beach day. It is a perfect quick meal. And who doesn&#8217;t love finger food? My family loves anything easy and quick.&#8221; &#8211; Vanessa Marie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/cheese-appetizer\/artichoke-topped-portobello-mushrooms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uVEGMepWeoR2MFAtnaqFoSBlvD0jG_sEooVDQnzsDGARabmKg9tEW0bFmMJ6K_eDoLTWMZBGkWBknZl-_9wbn93a-IQSqHHzxMoEuMbR1vlO4dQn-j2_\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">STACEY EXLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">JACKSONVILLE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KHC6CXL3hoxLfdSXSNlinQbBNPZKkSD-NZgV6V9-EuFuxc_SAF-mqAYrzaV6JDmRdWXsjaDLzo-LsD4TkDz8m4OTDIuOm9622kYdudXn6BDrZt5yfF41=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/cheese-appetizer\/artichoke-topped-portobello-mushrooms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artichoke-Topped Portobello Mushrooms<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a big hit with my family! I serve only 1 mushroom with a side of soup and refrigerate the others for another meal (like lunch the next day or an after-school snack). You can all so use small mushrooms to make appetizers.&#8221; &#8211; Stacey<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/roasted-chicken-panini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TGtqEkIzBNKxPNZut62B6iVqOje9QhGUZkWKHGXFhneWU7IDezuznM331Nmp045ogFt2ZaqvPYVetoTkoBIcnU25F4D6pnsfuRj1rzZXQek60nR-Yd5aPQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JOYCE NEWMAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MODESTO, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xhrMnJ2ztXVY9KtROMUDMioUMdiPx18dPN1TINyDqY9I7OemmLDB-szHjP_z3DCxmYck3SCXxUpu-DKs4XFbBO5bB8DCwgapFlXesCEwPsTB6uY20LqL=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/roasted-chicken-panini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Chicken Panini<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This sandwich was so tasty, melt in your mouth delicious! Super simple too, but looks very decadent. Great served with coleslaw or fresh fruit.&#8221; &#8211; Joyce<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/stuffed-bell-peppers-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6UsBROsue73lZVWG-3nA2RU51LyGLLVl80AaUYIaUOQYcHthaFkn-9Zh_wXOoVhbfWjGGhdV08dlFk1ja6x7EAaQ0PzL3L5mOnnU1K-vR-gFFrVR9dU\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA BROWN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WEST TN, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8aC99w3nh_-eidfkSJp-X0j8AIQmaEkFxKmRaPFmWUwwTQCe8tB5joo-6HKfn1IB5o8OvREQ4ahv9XwOPP6-7zanYkCgieBu4dUZds3E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/stuffed-bell-peppers-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffed Bell Peppers<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a good way to use an abundant supply of fresh veggies in the summer months. We love fresh basil and tomatoes together and have quite a bit of both in the summertime. This dish freezes well for a wintertime treat.&#8221; &#8211; Donna<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/bbq-chicken-pizza-sloppy-joes\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/StJ_bzCO08nfkZtqo6Dn1FKoAceSIKiKL4ppEgOiTiLP2Mj3ta6C14T1AGYXgaTJvjZaZf74Vmf0H5Q-p2mpJ7fM4TzUSZSQSpM74s3_MpPkFRND8zR5jw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/bbq-chicken-pizza-sloppy-joes\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBQ Chicken Pizza Sloppy Joes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Chicken sloppy joes with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, juicy pineapple, and spicy banana peppers!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May is the perfect time to refresh your dinner routine with meals your family will love. Besides flowers, May brings warmer weather but also a hectic schedule, like end-of-school-year activities, after-school sports, and a full schedule of appointments. When your to-do\u00a0list seems to be a mile long, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to make for dinner. We&#8217;re sharing an assortment of dinner recipes to help take the stress out of your day. This roundup features an assortment of easy weeknight dinners for May, light and fresh dinner ideas for spring, quick family meals for a busy night, and fresh dinner ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":246565,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[366],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.8 (Yoast SEO v19.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dinner Meal Ideas for May - Just A Pinch<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Easy weeknight dinners for May, including quick weeknight meals and family-friendly dishes for busy nights.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/243713\/dinner-meal-ideas-for-may\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dinner Meal Ideas for May\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Easy weeknight dinners for May, including quick weeknight meals and family-friendly dishes for busy nights.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/243713\/dinner-meal-ideas-for-may\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Just A Pinch\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/justapinch\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c94b8ac0-dinner-meal-ideas-for-may.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Kitchen Crew\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@justapinchcooks\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Just A Pinch Recipes\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/justapinchcooks\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/justapinchcooks\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/justapinch\",\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/justapinch\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/justapinchcooks\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PinchLogo_Square_no_tagline.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PinchLogo_Square_no_tagline.png\",\"width\":543,\"height\":543,\"caption\":\"Just A Pinch Recipes\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Just A Pinch\",\"description\":\"Food Bites &amp; 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