mrrws Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Like many of you, OKC is having a summer that has been full of days with 100 PLUS degree weather. What do you serve on such days? My bean tacos and tortellini salad have almost run their course ;). I'm looking for some more lip-lickin' :001_tt2: ideas to rotate in the menu plan. What do you serve on hot, hot days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IdahoMtnMom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 A lot of times, we have what I call "Farmers Market Dinner"... I head to the Farmers market and get the stuff for a large garden salad (sometimes with chicken if Bubba's BBQ is there), a fresh fruit bowl, tomatoes in balsamic vinegar, and fresh crusty bread w/ butter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Picnic type foods like sandwiches, salads and chips. Fruits too. ETA: We have a "lighter" dinner regardless of the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Salads and corn and veggies. Unless it's super crazy hot (fairly rare where I am), I grill something. I rarely use the oven in summer. I don't have a crockpot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Right there with ya down here in Texas. We cranked up the grill a while ago and did a bunch of chicken with different flavors. Freeze or refrigerate until you use them. We slice and put on salads or make sandwiches. Chop for chicken salad... When it's just me and dh, a glass of chilled chardonnay and a platter of cheeses, fruit, and crackers. I'd like to try my hand at some cold soups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sandwiches/wraps, fruit salad, garden salad, cold soups, lemon pasta, quesadillas, something grilled outside, yogurt parfaits...sometimes, nothing except a big glass of ginger honey lemonade on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Something grilled, salad, fruit, crusty bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Take out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmommyof8 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I don't like making big heavy meals when it is hot. The kids are happy with a sandwich and some fruit. I do like to cook on the grill though but have been uninspired lately to make much of anything and hubby has been working late. He is actually home early tonight and just looked at me and told me he was starving and asked what was for dinner. Ugh that means I have to get off the computer and go cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We get very 'snacky' when its hot, so: Caprese Salad w/ olive oil & good balsamic plus crusty bread - we've had this like 3x in the last 2 weeks- LOL Fruit, cheese platter is a HUGE favorite here Hummus w/ raw veggies and whole wheat pita bread Fish Tacos w/ fresh lime always tastes fresh & light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Whatever I can pick in the garden! Sometimes that means a big salad or tomato/basil/mozzarella sandwiches on crusty bread. Sometimes it's squash, onions and red pepper roasted on the grill and served panini style. Sometimes it's grilled pizza with any of the above. Love summer dinners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Whatever I can pick in the garden! Sometimes that means a big salad or tomato/basil/mozzarella sandwiches on crusty bread. Sometimes it's squash, onions and red pepper roasted on the grill and served panini style. Sometimes it's grilled pizza with any of the above. Love summer dinners! I want to eat at your house. :lol: I actually don't pay attention to hot days or cold days for the most part. I just cook whats on sale. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sliced cold kielbasi and pepperoni with different kinds of cheese and crackers. Cold sliced veggies with cheese cubes and crackers. Different kinds of salads, with beans or imitation crabmeat, or cold meats. Sandwiches with white bean paste and garlic with tomato slices and sliced veggies. Slice up some veggies you don't normally eat, like turnips, for a different taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sub sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I want to eat at your house. :lol: I actually don't pay attention to hot days or cold days for the most part. I just cook whats on sale. xD You'd be welcome any time! But I might be over at Amy G's. :D (I love take-out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrws Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Caprese Salad w/ olive oil & good balsamic plus crusty bread - we've had this like 3x in the last 2 weeks- LOL My favorite at restaurants! I hadn't thought of making it myself for some reason. Lot's of :001_tt2: yummy and light ideas from everyone. I'm making a list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 My newest favorite: sliced farmer's market canteloupe chilled for a bit with chopped up basil, mixed with those long European cucumbers, sliced, feta cheese, olive oil drizzle on top. Crunchy bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We don't get hot, hot weather here, but usually I would eat cold sandwiches, watermelon, and salads. My dh always likes something hot, so it would have to be a hot open faced sandwich for him! Pizzas always good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We like taco salad when it's hot. We also do a lot of grilled chicken with fruit salad. Although, I don't understand wanting to stand over a hot grill in hot weather, but I'm glad my DH is willing to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetandSimple Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Let's see... zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, zucchini cookies. Pasta with marinara and zucchini, "Secret Squash" Risotto, Crookneck Squash Casserole, Stuffed Zucchini with Rice... Guess what our garden has been producing in abundance this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 One of my family's favorite hot weather meal is a box or two of Suddenly Salad pasta salad mix (we like Caesar) with roma tomatoes, baby spinach leaves, and grilled chicken strips added. It's something the whole family likes, so on super-hot summer days, we end up eating it once a week or so. Other times, we do a big chef's salad. Pioneer Woman has a great leek and pancetta pasta salad too, but some of my kids kind of turn their nose up at it. Which is fine, because it leaves more for me and I LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 our favorites are extra large shrimp for cocktail, salad, sourdough bread with dipping sauce. Chicken caesar salads w/sourdough. Chinese chicken salads. Subs. One large bread spread with cranberry mustard, natural meat toppings, salad. I make a veggie pizza with hummus, feta, olives, marinaded artichoke hearts, shredded carrot, tomato, all on top of pita. Mmmmmm. Taco salads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Poor Man's Caviar Similar to my recipe except I include avacado and cilantro rather than parsley and basil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Bowl of cereal, lots of fruit, pasta or tuna or egg salad, tacos, bbq rotisserie chicken from the grocery store served with slaw. I wish my dh didn't want an actual dinner because the cheese and crusty bread thing sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The gas grill is my best friend on hot days. I grill meats/poultry/fish with rubs or marinades in aluminum pans with the pans on the top rack. Any recipe for the oven, I will try in the aluminum pans on the grill. I grill the vegetables wrapped or not wrapped in aluminum foil. For the starch, I either grill potatoes on the grill or I use the rice cooker, which doesn't use much heat. We even grill frozen pizzas on the top rack with low heat. Almost as delicious as homemade pizza on the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 We like spring rolls. I get some pre-cooked shrimp at whole foods then I let people make their own. I usually do scallions, spinach, julienned carrots and cucumbers. I serve them with plum sauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Homemade chicken salad on a bed of lettuce with fresh fruit on the side. Add a tall glass of ice tea and a piece of cheese cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrws Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 I love all of your ideas. I made an 8 meal menu for my in-laws' visit from them, did my grocery shopping and we are ready to go! Thank you!:drool:<that is drool not vomit :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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