https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578573 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:16:08 +0000 MaryM 2578573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eggs are always my go to quick dinner. </p> <p>When I was a kid, we didn't have air conditioning so we rarely cooked with the oven when it was hot. I remember a lot of BLT sandwiches (with bacon made in the microwave) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578402 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:41:34 +0000 LulaBee 2578402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cheese/olive/pickle/cracker plates</p> <p>Bean and cheese burritos</p> <p>Salad</p> <p>Go out to eat :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578381 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:26:19 +0000 brownepiano 2578381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I just tried it out of desperation last week and it works! I found instructions on the kitchn blog but these directions are clearer. I just used my normal sandwich bread recipe. </p> <p><a href="http://earthandhoney.co/make-bread-crockpot/" rel="nofollow">http://earthandhoney.co/make-bread-crockpot/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578380 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:25:35 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2578380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Grilled cheese which you still have to cook but not terribly hot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578375 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:23:32 +0000 youboots 2578375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Muffuletta sandwiches. I bet your deli counters are on point 👌 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578354 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:12:02 +0000 autumnlove 2578354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chicken salads, pizza, and boring sandwiches! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578313 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:53:20 +0000 looch 2578313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cold meat platters, cheese, bread, mustard and fig jam. I could eat it every night.</p> <p>Otherwise, eggs. I like them because they're easy to cook and don't take a ton of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578306 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:50:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 2578306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownepiano: what? How do you make bread in the slow cooker?? </p> <p>I do use it in the summer for things like pulled chicken (BBQ, salsa) and out that in sandwiches or wraps or salads. But I use it more in cool weather. Need more recipes for summery meals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578300 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:48:59 +0000 brownepiano 2578300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: If you make your own bread, you can make it in the crockpot which is a lifesaver in the summer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578282 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:37:57 +0000 pachamama 2578282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like tomato/ bean salad, chicken salad, quinoa salad (with kale, garbanzo, cranberries, feta in a vinaigrette) and CROCK POT meals bc they let off heat and are so easy! I am having a hard time finding good vegetarian crock pot meals tho, if anyone has suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578275 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:29:23 +0000 Raspberry 2578275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite that I always forget about is a caprese salad.</p> <p>I also like to do baked fish which only take 10-15 minutes in the oven so it doesn't heat up the place too much, with a side of mango or pineapple salsa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578251 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:14:56 +0000 LuLu Mom 2578251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: they are great for winter dishes too, however I think I use mine just as much in the summer! Over the weekends is a great time to make "big patches" of things like pulled chicken and then i'll use it throughout the week for lunches too (in wraps, salad toppings for me, chicken salad sandwiches, ect.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578238 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:50:59 +0000 lamariniere 2578238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I go back and forth with wanting a crockpot. I kind of imagine more hearty winter dishes and soups in it, but maybe I should give it more thought for summer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578227 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:42:03 +0000 LuLu Mom 2578227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been in the 100s here, so I avoid turning on the oven. </p> <p>Some quick meals we do are:<br /> crockpot: pulled chicken/pork sandwiches, salsa chicken, Hawaiian chicken, sloppy joes, taco meat (any kind)</p> <p>tuna/egg/chicken salad sandwiches (or wraps/pitas), turkey &amp; cheese wraps, hot ham and cheese/grilled cheese (this is a skillet but only takes a few minutes), rotisserie chicken (buy from store). </p> <p>I go for convenience in the summer, so a lot of our meals are grilled, but you can definitely make it work without a BBQ, if you don't have a crockpot I highly suggest in investing in one! The house stays cool and the works is done for you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578212 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:51:38 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 2578212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bread, cheese, grape tomatoes or berries. Black beans and corn with salt, pepper, olive oil, splash of vinegar and a squeeze of lime juice. Greek yogurt with honey is always good for protein.</p> <p>Frozen grilled strips of chicken are my favorite to throw in a skillet for 5-10 minutes if I want to add meat to their dinner without much effort :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578207 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:32:07 +0000 brownepiano 2578207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go to is Guatamalan black bean salad over rice. My kids will eat the beans and the rice. </p> <p>Also- egg salad sandwiches, pasta salad, lots of fruit and bread, taco salad. I try to do the cooking parts in the morning while it is cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578205 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:21:29 +0000 lamariniere 2578205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: apartment living here, so no outdoor space at all for a grill (no A/C either!!!). I love salads, but my kids won't eat them. They will eat salad toppings, but not leafy greens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578204 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:18:55 +0000 Alba4 2578204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to cook salads: lentil salad, quinoa salad, pesto pasta salad, tomato mozzarella cucumber salad, etc. Would you invest in a small grill? If you can avoid using your oven on those hot days it helps so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-easy-dinners-for-hot-summer-nights#post-2578200 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:53:12 +0000 lamariniere 2578200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm out of ideas today. It's hot and I don't feel like putting in a lot of effort. What do you cook, or throw together, for dinner on hot summer nights? (We don't have a BBQ grill). </p>