Summer to me means an obligatory ice cream run at least once a week, and while I'd love to make it myself to save some money (when did ice cream get so expensive?!), I always thought ice cream machines were too bulky and complicated for my kitchen. Enter: the Nutribullet Chill Ice Cream Maker. We bought and reviewed it so you don't have to. Plus, we have some grill-free summer recipes and weeknight-friendly meals you'll love.

🍦 A review of Nutribullet's new ice cream maker

☀️ Summer dinners you can make without a grill

🍝 19 weeknight-friendly meals for busy people

—Claudia Santos, Assistant Editor

If homemade ice cream has ever felt intimidating to you, Nutribullet's handy (and compact) new gadget might be your answer this summer.

You don't need a whole grill setup to make one of these delicious and refreshing summer dinners.

These weeknight-friendly recipes won't burn you out when you're low on energy and time (plus, they're major crowd-pleasers).