The hot weather is here. It has been 40C or 104F when you factor in the humidity. We don't have central air conditioning, though there is a window unit used upstairs in a bedroom for certain hours of the evening.
That means the house can get kind of warm. Last year we once baked inside at 27C or 81F. It was still a lot warmer outside. A LOT
When it gets even near that temp, this Momma goes on strike and does not cook. Oh, but no one actually goes hungry. This Momma has been keeping an eye on the weather channel and prepared for this evening.
Cook up some cool shaped pasta a day or two before the weather guys say the heat wave is coming. Let it cool. Add a nice dressing, the kind made with oil and vinegar... Italian, Greek, Raspberry... there are many to choose from. Or make your own with your favorite ingredients. Add some frozen veggies like corn, peas, broccoli, carrots. Toss and let marinate in the fridge for a day. Add some cold cuts, dinner rolls and your meal is ready. No steaming pots, no heating up the kitchen. Your pasta salad will be good for a few days refrigerated.
Don't want pasta salad tonight? Then think barbeque. Though I find cooking over the grill can make a hot evening even hotter.
The easiest is not the least expensive... eat out! Relax and let someone else cook and clean as you dine in air conditioned comfort.
Whatever you do, when the extreme heat arrives, make your meals easy!
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