Hey, Reader! 🌿
How’s your week going? I hope you’ve had at least one evening lately where dinner felt easy.
I've been craving those late-summer dinners where I can take my plate outside, grab a cold drink, and hang around for a while.
Burgers, wraps, sandwiches, whatever can be picked up with one hand while the other holds a drink... that's my kind of patio meal.
They're also wonderfully flexible. Everyone can add the toppings they like, and somehow dinner feels a little more fun when you're eating it outside.
Speaking of that cold drink, I have a little shortcut for you! My Cocktail Cheat Sheet has 11 classic drinks in one easy reference, so you can spend less time searching for recipes and more time enjoying your evening.
Now, let's get to the burgers and sandwiches...
🍠 Patio Dinner #1
🌯 Patio Dinner #2
🧀 Patio Dinner #3
🥐 Patio Dinner #4 (🔒 The Inner Table Exclusive!)
🍆 Patio Dinner #5
🍅 Patio Dinner #6
🧄 Patio Dinner #7
One thing I love about handheld dinners is how easily they adapt to whoever is eating. Put out a few toppings, sauces, pickles, or crunchy sides, and everyone can build their own plate.
That makes these especially nice for casual summer get-togethers. People can grab a burger or sandwich, wander back for another, and keep the conversation going while the evening stretches out.
P.S. My pick from this list is #3. It’s the sort of burger where I start thinking about the next bite before I’ve finished the first one 😂 I have a feeling you’ll understand once you try it.
P.P.S. Oh! And if you like seeing the things I use, save, and recommend beyond the blog, I’m also hanging out on LTK and Benable! I share kitchen finds, entertaining ideas, and everyday things I genuinely think are worth knowing about. Come say hi!
