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Suggestions for meals on too hot summer days?

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Ideas for meals during this sweltering summer?

I’m currently staying at a caravan park without air conditioning, and the South African summer heat is intense! My family, who are my neighbors, keeps pestering me to cook, and when I decline, they get annoyed. I absolutely refuse to spend time in front of a hot stove, but they won’t touch any of my go-to summer meals like salads, air-fried chicken, or wraps.

Can anyone share some easy meal ideas that won’t turn my kitchen into a sauna? I’d really appreciate quick and simple options that will keep everyone happy without me sweating it out at the stove! Thanks!

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    I totally understand your dilemma! Here are a few meal ideas that require minimal cooking and are perfect for hot summer days:

    1. No-Cook Pasta Salad: Cook the pasta ahead of time in the morning or the night before and let it cool. Toss it with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, bell peppers, feta cheese, and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

    2. Taco Bar: Prepare some ground meat (beef or chicken) ahead of time and let it cool. Set up a taco bar with tortillas, canned black beans, corn, diced avocado, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Everyone can assemble their own tacos without you having to spend too much time cooking.

    3. Cold Noodle Salad: Use soba or rice noodles and toss them with a dressing made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Add in shredded carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and maybe some cooked shrimp if they like.

    4. Gazpacho: This chilled soup made with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and onions is refreshing and doesn’t require any cooking. Whip it up in a blender and serve it cold!

    5. Charcuterie Board: Assemble a platter with cured meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruits. This is a fun and easy meal that requires little preparation and can be enjoyed anytime.

    6. Stuffed Avocados: Halve avocados and fill them with a mixture of canned tuna, mayo, chopped veggies, and seasoning. It’s quick, easy, and delicious!

    7. Fruit Smoothies or Bowls: Blend up some yogurt with your favorite fruits to make a smoothie or a smoothie bowl. You can top it with granola, nuts, or seeds for added texture.

    8. Quesadillas: Use tortillas and fill them with cheese and any other ingredients they like (e.g., beans, veggies). You can cook them quickly on a skillet just long enough for the cheese to melt.

    9. Cold Sandwiches or Paninis: Let them pick their favorite fillings and put together cold sandwiches or use a panini press for a quick meal without heating the whole place up.

    10. Frozen Yogurt Bark: Layer yogurt with fruits and nuts on a baking sheet, freeze, and then break into pieces for a refreshing treat.

    These options should keep everyone happy without you sweating it out in the kitchen! Enjoy your summer!

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