12 x dinners for when it's too hot to cook

When it’s this hot, nobody wants to slaving over a hot stove for too long. At least, certainly not me! I’ve collected 12 easy, quick and nutritious recipes to give you suitable dinners for when it’s too hot to cook.

Summer Dinners for Warm Evenings

Hot summer nights, a cold drink and an easy dinner to get home to.. what more could you want during summertime? I’m rarely in the mood to cook when it’s the height of summer, and on those occassions that I am in the mood to cook I don’t want to be spending a long time in the kitchen.

Of course, a BBQ is great on a hot summer’s day but on a regular weeknight I like to make something easy, delicious and quick. This list is filled with 12 dinners for when it’s too hot to cook, meaning that these 12 recipes are all made with minimum effort, heat and time. A great list to keep on hand all summer long!

Check out all my summer recipes for more inspiration like cold soups, easy desserts and BBQ dishes.

12 x Dinners for When it’s Too Hot to Cook

1. Couscous salad

Couscous salad

4 people

This is my easy, fresh couscous salad with a delicious combination of flavors. Fresh veggies, pomegranate seeds, mint and feta. Let's get cooking!

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2. Summer salad

Summer salad

2 people

2 15

A great summer salad with tons of fresh veggies, a delicious dressing and the star of the show; crispy fried Boursin Gourmet cheese. A-ma-zing!

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3. Zucchini tart

Zucchini tart

8 slices

5 of 1 votes

Easy zucchini puff pastry tart with whipped ricotta, herbs & cheese. A quick 30-minute recipe, perfect for dinner, lunch, or as an appetizer

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4. Rice salad

Rice salad

4 portions

This is a summer rice salad with lots of vegetables. It’s ideal as a quick meal on hot days, as a side dish for a barbecue and to prepare in advance!

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5. Big mac wraps

Big Mac wraps

8 wraps

5 of 3 votes

Big Mac wraps, a quick and easy homemade meal to enjoy with the entire family. Combining all the classic Big Mac flavors to satisfy your fastfood cravings.

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6. Chicken pasta salad

Chicken pasta salad

4 people

Chicken pasta salad. It's a Caesar pasta salad with chicken, bacon and eggs. It's so delicious that I bet it will become one of your favourites!

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7. Macaroni salad

Macaroni salad

4 people

This macaroni salad is the ideal side dish for a fresh summer meal, at the BBQ or for lunch. Well-filled, tasty, easy and a true crowd pleaser!

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8. Tostadas

Tostadas

4 people

Tostadas; crispy tortillas with spiced ground beef, veggies, tomato sauce and cheese. A quick and easy weeknight meal, simple and delicious!

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9. Orzo salad

Orzo salad

4 portions

This hearty Italian salad features orzo, two types of tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. You’ll definitely want to try this flavorful Italian orzo salad!

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