melbotoast Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 It's only noon and it already feels like 102 outside. Besides ice cream and watermelon, what on earth will I feed my family this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I enjoy this recipe, with pita or French bread. https://www.bitememore.com/easy-recipes/sweet-chutney-chicken-salad-recipe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I’ve been doing grazing boards. Fruit with chocolate and cream cheese dips, cut up cheese, cracker varieties. My kids aren’t big meat eaters but if they were, I’d add some salami and pepperoni. Sometimes I add in popcorn, nuts, pretzels and veggies. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I've been doing grazing boards for little kids and salads for anyone old enough to ask for them. And a bit of pasta, DH grilled leftovers, some cold "salads" DH picked up from the deli after I swore I'd never make potato salad myself again. We've also been snacking on more junky stuff like potato chips than usual, but I figure if I'm sweating this much the kids need salt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 It was hot here in Los Angeles yesterday. Everyone wanted a cool light meal. So I made a Mexican-style shrimp "ceviche" salad (just not raw). We had some pre-cooked large frozen shrimp that Mrs Spy Car had been tempted to purchase on sale, so I cut them up into pieces and added to a mix of finely diced white onion, diced persian cucumber, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, diced jalapeno, with Mexican key-lime juice and salt. Boy did that hit the spot. Bill 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) My family has been known to resort to fruit, bread, smoked salmon or salami and cheese for dinner when it’s too hot to cook. Another thing I do when it is hot is make a salad with meat in the morning, put it in the fridge and pull it out for dinner. Curried chicken salad, Thai steak salad, pasta salad with shrimp. That way I can do the cooking in the morning or the night before when it’s cooler and then have a nicely chilled meal for dinner time. ETA- I’m also not above making a big bowl of curried chicken salad or whatever and living off that for several hot days in a row. Edited June 14, 2021 by LucyStoner 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Tuna, garbanzo bean, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and avocado salad. Recipe from cafedelites. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks for all of the ideas! I doubt my kids will like any of the cold salads, but that means I won't have to share 😋 I will do grazing boards tonight since I can pull that together without running to the store. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Pancakes. Stir fries. Nothing requiring the oven to be turned on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Salad, chicken drumsticks and mango smoothie. It’s actually freezing here so probably more appropriate for you than us 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 When it's hot here it's corn season, so we do fresh corn, limas, etc., basically anything off the local produce stand. Finish off with pie. It's not that hot here yet and the corn is not in, so I threw chili in the crockpot. Something counterintuitive about that, but oh well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I love these ideas!! We are having salad for lunch that has plenty of protein in it (chicken seasoned with rosemary, bacon, cheese.) But, for dinner I plan to make Green Enchilada Chicken Zucchini Boats. They need to be put in the oven long enough to melt the cheese. I could probably do that in the microwave, though. I will microwave some fresh corn on the cob that I got at the farmer's market yesterday to go with it. No dessert-I wish, but I am desperately trying to lose weight. I won't even eat the corn-it's not low carb!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) BLT's on Sourdough tonight French Dip Sandwiches (cooking the meat in the Instant Pot) tomorrow Edited June 15, 2021 by LifeLovePassion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, math teacher said: I love these ideas!! We are having salad for lunch that has plenty of protein in it (chicken seasoned with rosemary, bacon, cheese.) But, for dinner I plan to make Green Enchilada Chicken Zucchini Boats. They need to be put in the oven long enough to melt the cheese. I could probably do that in the microwave, though. I will microwave some fresh corn on the cob that I got at the farmer's market yesterday to go with it. No dessert-I wish, but I am desperately trying to lose weight. I won't even eat the corn-it's not low carb!! Or on the grill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 For tonight I’m making crockpot ravioli. I use the big frozen bag from Walmart, the big bag of frozen turkey meatballs, two jars of Rao’s pasta sauce, and water. In a large slow cooker dump in one jar of sauce, fill the jar halfway with water, put the lid back on & shake to get the last drop of sauce. Pour it in with the sauce. Dump in the entire bag of frozen ravioli. Pour second jar on top, repeat water. Dump meatballs on top of that. Put on lid, turn on high. Stir when you can smell it and at least once again before serving unless you like burnt bits on the side of your pan. Done in about 4 hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 34 minutes ago, Katy said: For tonight I’m making crockpot ravioli. I use the big frozen bag from Walmart, the big bag of frozen turkey meatballs, two jars of Rao’s pasta sauce, and water. In a large slow cooker dump in one jar of sauce, fill the jar halfway with water, put the lid back on & shake to get the last drop of sauce. Pour it in with the sauce. Dump in the entire bag of frozen ravioli. Pour second jar on top, repeat water. Dump meatballs on top of that. Put on lid, turn on high. Stir when you can smell it and at least once again before serving unless you like burnt bits on the side of your pan. Done in about 4 hours. This sounds really good. Would you mind giving me more details (I'm not an adventurous cook)? Like, what brands of raviolis and meatballs? Also, is the finished meal very saucy (we like our pasta on the drier side)? If it's very saucy, do you think it would cook okay without the additional water or would it actually burn? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, Kassia said: This sounds really good. Would you mind giving me more details (I'm not an adventurous cook)? Like, what brands of raviolis and meatballs? Also, is the finished meal very saucy (we like our pasta on the drier side)? If it's very saucy, do you think it would cook okay without the additional water or would it actually burn? Great Value 48 oz cheese ravioli. Great Value 32 oz Fully cooked Turkey meatballs. It’s the generic kind available for pickup at the smallest Walmart near me. It’s cheese not meat ravioli. It’s not saucy at all, it would definitely burn without the extra water. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @Katy thank you! That sounds so good (cheese raviolis are one of my favorite foods!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Katy said: two jars of Rao’s pasta sauce, and water. I'm sorry for all the questions and taking over the thread! What size Rao's? I see it comes in 24 and 32 oz. Is there a reason why you use that brand? Do you add extra cheese or just have the cheese in the raviolis? Maybe you should make this for me so I can see exactly how it's done! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) We like sandwiches made with good quality hearty bread (especially sourdough!), Mayo, sliced fresh tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, S&P. ETA: I also like chips & salsa/pico for a light dinner too. But that’s not nearly substantial enough for my household full of growing t/weens. Edited June 15, 2021 by mmasc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Kassia said: I'm sorry for all the questions and taking over the thread! What size Rao's? I see it comes in 24 and 32 oz. Is there a reason why you use that brand? Do you add extra cheese or just have the cheese in the raviolis? Maybe you should make this for me so I can see exactly how it's done! 🙂 It’s my favorite. I buy it in bulk at Costco. I like the chunks of tomato in it. I have no idea what size the jars are, I’d guess closer to 32 than 24, but I remember a few years ago being disappointed the size of the jars at Costco got smaller. All of this fills my huge slow cooker, the kids get full, there’s usually plenty of leftovers. ETA: no extra cheese. I have shakers with Parmesan/Romano mix & nutritional yeast if people want more. Edited June 15, 2021 by Katy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) We grill a lot during the summer. I always grill enough foe 2-3 meals and make the extra into various quick and easy stir fry, pasta salad, burritos, salads etc. I also make a double batch of brown rice or use cauliflower rice so it's ready for whatever meal we decide. I keep several staples on hand to make a variety of the above. But I am also good with eating nothing but watermelon for dinner on hot days, my family not so much. Edited June 15, 2021 by lynn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 DH is making this super fast and easy poached eggs with grits and salsa one pot meal tonight. I thought it was from Smitten Kitchen but here’s something similar: https://under500calories.com/recipe/d82b3-salsa-poached-eggs--grits. Cold plates with dolmas (I love the dolmas in the can from Trader Joe’s), falafel, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives are a favorite hot day dinner or lunch. @Spy Car I have to have your shrimp dish immediately. It sounds amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 1:19 PM, melbotoast said: It's only noon and it already feels like 102 outside. Besides ice cream and watermelon, what on earth will I feed my family this week? We made a version of Greek gyros with ground beef - shaped into rectangular patties and cooked on grill. Easy and didn’t heat up kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, matrips said: We made a version of Greek gyros with ground beef - shaped into rectangular patties and cooked on grill. Easy and didn’t heat up kitchen. May I ask how you season the meat? This sounds delicious. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, Kareni said: May I ask how you season the meat? This sounds delicious. Regards, Kareni This is the recipe we used. I thought it was very good. We heated up Naan bread as our pita. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ground-beef-gyros/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 For hot weather, we like Antipasta platter Tuna Salad, roast beef, or club sandwiches, or a big build-your-own sandwich platter Sushi (take a cooler when you pick it up) Lo Mein . . .or anything that cooks quickly in the wok Cold cereal (My family wouldn't go for it, but some of you live with reasonable people.) Chef's salad with a cold protein on top. I like chilled salmon, but my kids like grilled chicken. I do have to be honest and admit to living in a cold house. My people keep it cool year-round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 4 hours ago, matrips said: This is the recipe we used. I thought it was very good. We heated up Naan bread as our pita. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ground-beef-gyros/ Thank you, matrips; now I'm drooling! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) I made harissa-baked carrots with garlic butterbean puree, plus kohlrabi with lime, sesame oil and mint. The carrot dish was room temperature eta and the kohlrabi was raw and chilled. We had brown rolls on the side, but flat breads would have been good too to scoop up the puree. Here's the carrot recipe: https://www.falklandkitchenfarm.co.uk/recipes2/2020/6/10/slu89r1wfvw3nnvvlslgi05lgf5ppy Edited June 16, 2021 by Laura Corin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 20 hours ago, PeterPan said: When it's hot here it's corn season, so we do fresh corn, limas, etc., basically anything off the local produce stand. Finish off with pie. It's not that hot here yet and the corn is not in, so I threw chili in the crockpot. Something counterintuitive about that, but oh well. Haha I’m making chili as well, but it was only in the low 70 range yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 17 hours ago, LifeLovePassion said: BLT's on Sourdough tonight French Dip Sandwiches (cooking the meat in the Instant Pot) tomorrow These sound just perfect right now. Maybe it’s because I recently cut out pork and beef. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I just finished my menu for next week. Note that for chicken, I use either rotisserie chicken or my husband cooks several pounds of chicken on the barbecue on the weekend to last the week (depending on weather/availability at my grocer). Father's Day: steak, grilled sweet potatoes, wedge salad, berry shortcake Monday: chicken gyro salad wraps Tuesday: crockpot summer chili, corn muffins (baked early in the morning) Wednesday: barbecue chicken salad, bakery rolls Thursday: white gazpacho soup, bread Friday: sandwich with the last of the chicken, cucumber, and tomato (I wish my local grocer carried alfalfa sprouts!), Sunchips Saturday: charcuterie board, leftovers, maybe a fruit salad if I can talk one of the kids into making it (I recently broke my foot, so I can't stand long enough for all that chopping) The summer chili and white gazpacho soup are new recipes for me. With yet another elimination from our diet recently, I need more recipes to rotate in the summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 On super hot days, I'll pick up a Rotisserie chicken, rolls, and a bag of salad. Sandwiches work well too. Things in the crockpot and instapot keep my kitchen from getting hot. And then, there's always pizza... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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