{"id":245041,"date":"2024-08-01T03:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T03:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245041"},"modified":"2024-07-22T18:56:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:56:31","slug":"hot-weather-dinner-ideas","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245041\/hot-weather-dinner-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Weather Dinner Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it&#8217;s heating up outside, the last thing on the menu is a complicated meal. Dinner still needs to be served, but it shouldn&#8217;t require much cooking or having the oven on for long periods. It&#8217;s time to fire up the grill or put a slow cooker to good use. These hot weather dinner ideas will help you get a great family meal on the table without turning the air conditioning to the max.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6303904883015680 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/italian-chicken-packages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ov4EZ8lP-NyQt1R4-GZyYHlzFDLiy0jAHVoKCLXswkFb5RT_MucIqUY7Jskk0tBB7Su7txqJ-9eKncbsPfuov835nZnRr8fSPKHnN6_0yzGeWkm_TFQ\" 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\">LYNN ZAK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PITTSBURGH, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3lpvGcGLsa1oTWWQtyI25LA8mDKXuFelufWX9t3yw4HeFPiKzEdqWEeVeQN4vQgNqBaFxtBEgWpONb50EJFnWG6G4uBDK6joB2b6iHM=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\/italian-chicken-packages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Chicken Packages<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Remember hobo packs from your growing-up years? This is the same idea, only with chicken instead of hamburger meat, and the basil and olive oil give these packs a distinctive Italian flair!&#8221; &#8211; Lynn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/salmon-with-red-wine-braised-cherry-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VtCp7ESOgBWBeFz6rWAzJKdgZsijRDOmRMUpYw7O2KR4OIwRvcQCSodGl5DQS7IvHNlmOTLVxxdCet2s3ftxRguAgnnxtBjKR-rmkMZIWAq02QM2Rao\" 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\">MARION WILTING<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XdyGdAYgZdJvprFmZcRXxW_WMaTCRTOCMcpjWEGyPTytORiTfN_k127vzj-a1dvX4vmsBJJqzmhQtfi9EZZFUv_V3adGC9Cl5rLUsA=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\/salmon-with-red-wine-braised-cherry-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salmon With Red Wine Braised Cherry Tomatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I made this up when I wanted to find a way to get some cherry tomatoes into my mother-in-law who refused to eat them raw. The description may seem lengthy, but, the dish was ready within twenty minutes. This was a huge hit with my extremely picky mother-in-law, so I thought I&#8217;d save the recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Marion<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/steak-tacos-with-avocado-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GXDqD4YPNCUl2rHCQ56UeIGJn6HZwjycBP375K78cG2OGvm_rIRbcvgHiXVbaJI4DIOlo5QRM0Ww5sLKS-H3R9jIIRUljpQCGCzR266nq-12bTk5EX_I\" 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\">ELISABETH WILKINS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FRANKLIN, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Rs1Q94tzX1ZQJ1d8xtLr_BsGgxVvOyc8N9r7K8bdw6IhwdRjh6yWTjSEj5OQmnZLpAPfLymlXJvXyQ9EtzKmB1JZZfKISDRmBYOCV6o0=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\/steak-tacos-with-avocado-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Sour cream and guacamole also make tasty toppings for these steak tacos.&#8221; &#8211; Elisabeth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/pesto-grilled-shrimp\/?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\/BZ_UEia3IU6VAcxtHHrymKqhQflZnhU1TfW5wCe7SSzRuPRXTGlTVAa_nAm-8COoNoutOhC1-89IxGcWT4jMQCNP6gspugu-yTJvVsCW\" 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\/pesto-grilled-shrimp\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pesto Grilled Shrimp Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Light fresh and summery basil pesto marinated grilled shrimp.&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-with-wilted-garlic-spinach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J5nxU0vRbyfTHKqyD_7zwziM6Qfzc-VlWATyUWh2Fk8wh75G7nBvpP7D8LlBYv33hO4WKqllJQ4yYknLfhlhHgXz1g5vsmTzW6zX9c5Q_4JeTgwHKmE\" 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\">HEATHER PADDOCK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BROKEN ARROW, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KX48hhnYcbnkQHqeTx9729WFvRYVPOJPERiRHUHbipRnVZwkisEHH3-ORZbSxn_9kHMG06nm_LxV7mO1IA3erqjYO5r8OUMxFxHGhBo=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\/grilled-chicken-with-wilted-garlic-spinach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Chicken with Wilted Garlic Spinach<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love spinach and chicken together. This recipe is good for summer and a great way to convince the little ones to eat their veggies.&#8221; &#8211; Heather<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/rainbow-grilled-vegetable-medley-pilaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cC_ldVr9eTVnU0mNzoQxSF40uX-bGrED_8NmzVKJZUpZkZqPwxGewcv_MXOxMjKqYmXiO4DJ1_BPPreIMMHLmYBT80_4sVkyEPSmpw3FDIPUsMC5oZT4\" 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\">CRYSTAL SCHLUETER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BABBITT, MN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pfkG87x_5NxSZEY_xKFSBB366LLj1I0IG9hr6g7iLj4N-E1V2VqtRDM6TTBarfwr20Bblk50Z881Wll0i6-9xvqjkxNUOKO1CXZXZ52T=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\/vegetable\/rainbow-grilled-vegetable-medley-pilaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This colorful dish can be served as a main dish or a side and is great hot or cold!&#8221; &#8211; Crystal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/shrimp-and-spaghetti-squash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3K8_uCKGC_Gw94UR9q445Y7oOSfaPYSjq_lksXZsPmwSFypOQ1zshUGZGIeKaLNK9Pcy5XQ-ZaM-oyhJBy0QLsTFUcZe8FKFYQbi8J7Ib_L3co6QUVsB\" 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\">LINDA FRANKLIN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROANOKE, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GzMHHnmjfiQRS8i3vetDqy55KD3YRIKIOM5PFFo1ZWPUGJDOynvygjpkzy79u7FK9Mb-spFJgDWF1r0wHspw2HL1B79-dfekmVvtv5M=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\/shrimp-and-spaghetti-squash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shrimp and Spaghetti Squash<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Perfect dinner for two served with fresh-cut watermelon, sprinkled with mint flakes.&#8221; &#8211; Linda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas\/?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\/7SY2aoK7aq39udk6FaRPmZdq60wXwsBoLVpEzMfZuVPO6jZFi9jyeQvi_3p14MJPG315LOhe6LdqDQFMDnbqhUY6S7mpW8wRMj6RI2l43WEPjHB2bPCy\" 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\/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita have all the wonderful flavor but the slow cooker does all of the work. So easy and delicious this is a must try.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/southwest-grilled-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rLznb9hjSFBGpCy9GoMOhfKcJMmS9zRcAe7tenpuDKsP3tJeNdWbz_YQDrARn-Dxemxy080qiz59QRdM5blzpJzPuyiH_OULOHpdG97gQEpidnB7r34L\" 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\">SHARYN MELTING<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FARGO, ND<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/g9RCpUchEWzzrBJv3ZKHLjlwty5_0xW9F5Bpw-CDMsYhqofuxRfrPlYicJQw7I4A3qjwmH8iBkBWAhO0q7XJnAKcw7Bnk2bTqB6V3Vc=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\/southwest-grilled-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;One of my favorite salads for entertaining with family and friends at the lake. Even though it&#8217;s healthy, everyone loves it! Serve it tossed in a bowl or layered on a platter. Choice of two dressings will spice it up to your liking!&#8221; &#8211; Sharyn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/fettuchini-chicken-tomato-dinner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/UFtIbWhffXF5XI1GqrGCASlcLBHOsH-HeD-477iMdveCbAUOREe84iCROqTj1KLbC74rL4rvsyOVTyHHNkqDpZKSzKOdHkGln1rT04nipxOQbnXox-k-Kg\" 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\">DENISE MILES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">AUBURN, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/m5oIfBbL4Ii5NckKf5jyKjm5wLYfjZM3r7p0UvGGiB-RRN75q3ZJqdGGGXJNN50lv4ODHFHROVXCCGJ7kPOoklaTsNgaTRxeCRFcMKI=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\/fettuchini-chicken-tomato-dinner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fettuccine Chicken &#038; Tomato Dinner<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Made this recipe from what I had in my fridge and pantry. Very good, if I do say so myself!&#8221; &#8211; Denise<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/chicken-pasta-salad-7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GNV-zKLI24WDmF2ALmKUunnsWB1Le8H4GZKCoFFkmqcX3Vop7awzAvBP-8M8lODFj5RC3XxQx_vaBaBADdTjUJcueVHylvblPashmIEVCGMOQbFa27U\" 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\">DANA HAYDEN, M.ED.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">POULSBO, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_FE0Xa9WTU1mIVS5q6d4n0ecSEYyOB8wjFTkSjnvwGq-MejvFN8mMjVuk8OxFSJmDoZbExRJHdRH_-mmzkYAVQwD3ZrAPOwEmDiYzkd7=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\/salad\/pasta-salad\/chicken-pasta-salad-7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Pasta Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Bacon adds even more flavor to this recipe I came up with to use up the veggies we had on hand. Serving it crumbled in a bowl alongside the salad gives people a chance to top their individual salad to taste.&#8221; &#8211; Dana<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/appetizer-vegetable-appetizer\/amazing-blt-appetizer-pizza.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/N7i8n5w4Chaz2MoIk84lAEJks6eyaziauh08iQra_afeWKygcHx2AABtIL4ub_PebAB5wDiUB0MCvURy_nqAK8naFU9fWvDg7rc5XaXWaUbCcnkR56Q\" 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\">FAMILY FAVORITES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NOT FAR FROM GREEN BAY, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/C6E-QsqL9iZjfEPcC0DM6l483jIqgfrEqfyNw9efaUjIuw-GO1ZzPwPV9I24oM4NSnbN5TJe2THTJhobRWS2fgjIZwWleO5WbTSJmeaHIFJnDEr4W_Zv=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\/appetizer-vegetable-appetizer\/amazing-blt-appetizer-pizza.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazing BLT Appetizer Pizza<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My husband&#8217;s favorite appetizer and a wonderful, light spring and summer meal. The sauce can be prepared the day before to allow flavors to blend. 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