What are some nutritious meals to fix when it's so hot out...?!


Question: What are some nutritious meals to fix when it's so hot out!.!.!.!?
and I can't bare to stand over the stove or turn the oven on!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Oh yeah, I hear ya on this one! When I lived in Naples, FL this was a daily concern for me, hot foods just turned me off and I fell in love with Deli Sandwiches, wraps, stuffed Pita's, tossed greens with fresh veggies, fresh fruit and sorbets, frozen fruit bars and smoothies! Dairy products made my stomach upset from the heat, but I did love a good vinegar based Coleslaw, pasta salads with a variety of vinaigrettes and veggies, snacker stackers I called them but they were rolled deli meats and cheeses without the bread filled with sauteed peppers or onions, tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers or zuchinni, pepperoni rolls (not cooked, italian meats with cheese and some cold marinara sauce, pesto) I always had carrots, celery, apples, oranges, grapefruit on hand and cut up in advance for quick bites, fresh banana's for their potassium (great for a sweaty environment) always had extra chicken breasts on hand (when the oven DID go on, I cooked double) so I could have them for sandwiches or salads!. Without buying the typical Boxed Microwave meals, I utilized this more than I ever had before, because of it's lack of heat inside the house!. Well, without writing a novel here, I hope I've helped you out today!. Summer has just begun here too, so a flood of past cooking methods are happening to me too!. Stay cool and happy "not hot" cooking to you!Www@FoodAQ@Com

Salads with sliced meats, shredded cheese, chopped hard boiled eggs and lots of veggies; sandwiches; buy a rotisserie chicken or fried chicken from the deli at you grocery store along with some sides of coleslaw, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese; if you have a grill, grill burgers, hot dogs or sausages on it and bake some potatoes and/or corn on the cob wrapped in foil in the coals; fresh fruit salad; three bean or kidney bean salad with diced ham or turkey; ham salad, turkey salad, chicken salad served with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers!.!.!.

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when its HOT my family love "cold plates"
any variety of :
tuna stuffed tomatoes
hard boiled egg wedges
lettuce leaves with a spoonful of jello and a dab of mayo on side
cole slaw
I buy precooked bacon and finish in microwave for BLT's
cold deli roastbeef on crussants with au jus (packaged mixed with hot water)
ham and swill on rye with potato salad and dill pickles

also:
kidney bean salad
cottage cheese with a little mayo and chopped green onions
pimemto cheese sandwiches with bread and butter picklesWww@FoodAQ@Com

When it's this hot, I don't want to stand over a hot bbq grill either!. How about tuna salad, chicken salad, sliced tomatoes with mozzarella, (caprese salad) fruit & cheese, microwaved corn on the cob, tuna & pasta salad, shrimp cocktails or taco salads!? If you have a crockpot, drag it out!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Frothy-Chilly Fruit Smoothies
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: Quick and Cool
2 large, ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups frozen sliced strawberries, slightly defrosted in microwave, just to break up the block a bit
2 cups sliced frozen peaches, slightly defrosted in microwave, just to break up the block a bit
2 cups strawberry banana lowfat custard yogurt
2 cups milk

In half-batches, combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth!. The frozen fruits will make the smoothies extra cold and frothy, too!Www@FoodAQ@Com

SJ-SC-CA Incredible Chicken Salad

3 cups chicken breast (cooked and cubed)
1 cup pineapple (diced)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts
1/8 cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons sweet onion (minced)
2 Tablespoons apple juice

Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well combined and chill!. Serve with a lettuce garnish!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

tuna salad or chicken salad with cut up veggies like celery, tomatoes and cucumbers served with crackersWww@FoodAQ@Com

bbq or cold salads always work nice on hot days!. This chickpea salad is great, nutritious and easy to make!. Its a favourite in our house!.

All recipes are from http://www!.lesleycooks!.com/

Chickpea Salad

2-14oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
?-cup very thinly sliced heart of celery, including some of the chopped leaves
?-red onion, minced
3-tbsp minced fresh Italian parsley (flat leaf)
1-small jalapeno, minced
6-tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3-tbsp white wine vinegar
Salt to taste

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
Season to taste with salt
Serve immediately, or let stand an hour or two, and re-adjust salt and vinegar

Wild Rice Salad
Salad:
2-cups (500 ml) wild rice
?- cup (125 ml) diced dried apricots
?- cup (125 ml) diced dried apple
1/3-cup (75 ml) dried cranberries
?- cup (50 ml) golden raisins

Dressing:
2-tbsp (25 ml) canola oil
2-tbsp (25 ml) orange juice
2-tbsp (25 ml) white wine vinegar
4-tsp (20 ml) Dijon mustard
1-tsp (15 ml) liquid honey
?- tsp (1 ml) each salt and pepper
?-cup (50 ml) chopped fresh mint

In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook wild rice until tender, about 35 minutes
Drain well and transfer to large bowl
Add apricots, apple, cranberries and golden raisins
Set aside

Dressing:
In small bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper
Pour over rice mixture and toss gently
Let cool; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours!.)
To serve, add mint and toss to combine!.

Grilled Quail with Herbs & Mustard

6-quail
1 1/2-cups loosely packed, stemmed mixed herbs, such as basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram, chives, and/or flat parsley
3-cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1-tsp coarse salt
1/2-tsp black pepper
1/4-cup Dijon mustard
1/4-cup lemon juice
1/2-cup extra-virgin olive oil

Place the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper into a food processor and process until finely chopped
Add the mustard, lemon juice & olive oil
Briefly process to make a thick paste
Butterfly the quail by cutting out the backbone with a pair of kitchen shears
Place the quail breast side up and press down on the breast to flatten
Place quail and marinade into a re-sealable plastic bag
Toss to evenly coat
Marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the fridge
Place a skewer through the thigh area of three quail and another at the wing area; they should now be secure
Repeat for other 3 quail
Grill over medium-high heat for 5 minutes asideWww@FoodAQ@Com

There are now wonderful foods in the supermarkets that are good, easy, and some are quick!. Don't be shy in asking a clerk to help you!.
Save the following for future use or when you need something FAST!.
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1!. How to Cook in Foil-videos:
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/cookingscho!.!.!.
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2!. Dinner Recipes-videos:
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/CookingScho!.!.!.
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3!. Favorite Recipes:
http://www!.fbnr!.com/finder/searchlists/1!.!.!.
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Take a look at these chicken recipes:
http://www!.campbellsoup!.com/Supper_Bakes!.!.!.
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20-Minute Meals:
http://www!.bhg!.com/bhg/slideshow/slideSh!.!.!.
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Microwave Cooking:
http://www!.cdkitchen!.com/recipes/cat/111!.!.!.
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From YahooAnswers - "Average Joe" recipes with pictures to guide you:
http://www!.averagejoecooking!.com/recipes!.!.!.
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4!. In a rush!? Check out the PRE-COOKED beef tips, roast, pot roast, pork roast, chicken, ham, meatload!. You will find these packages near the meat section, they are not frozen!. Ask a clerk for help in finding them!.
Use this for your meat dish with a side dish or two of vegetables, rice, or potatoes which can all be found in the freezer section or on shelves!.
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5!. Desserts of all types can be found in the bakeries, in the freezer sections, or on the shelves!. And don't forget there is always ice cream to depend on!.
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6!. Another thing you can do is cook in a slow cooker or a crock-pot!. You put the meat into the crock-pot in the morning and it slowly cooks all day long!. The meal is ready at dinner time!. Crock-pots can be bought at your grocery store, and at department stores!. BE SURE to read the booklet that comes with the crock-pot!.
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Beef Recipes in Crock Pot:
http://www!.razzledazzlerecipes!.com/beef-!.!.!.
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Chicken Recipes in Crock Pot:
http://www!.razzledazzlerecipes!.com/chick!.!.!.
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TEXAS crock pot recipes:
http://www!.texascook!.com/crockpot/
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7!. In a hurry or on your way home from work!? Pick up a roasted chicken that you can buy in the deli section!.
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8!. Frozen dinners are a good choice and are on hand in your freezer for a quick meal!. Always buy the top brands for delicious flavors!.
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9!. Sauces (not juices) such as Italian, clam, Alfredo come in jars and cans, just pour them onto cooked pasta!.
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10!. Quick put together desserts:
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Sweetened Condensed Milk videos-turn on your sound:
http://eaglebrand!.com/videos!.asp!?v=fudge!.!.!.
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Chocolate Passion Bowl (video):
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/cookingscho!.!.!.
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8 MINUTE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Click this link:
http://www!.cooks!.com/rec/doc/0,1813,1521!.!.!.
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Look for the ready to eat cheesecake tubs!. You can make a quick cheese cake or spread onto graham crackers:
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FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER PIE-no bake
http://www!.cooks!.com/rec/view/0,1937,150!.!.!.
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Video - Pie Crust, How to Make and Bake:
http://www!.cooking!.com/recipes/videos!.as!.!.!.
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Microwave Dessert recipes:
http://www!.cdkitchen!.com/recipes/cat/113!.!.!.
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11!. Tossed Salad (video):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/How-to-make-th!.!.!.
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Caesar Salad - chef style (video):
http://www!.ifoods!.tv/site/video!.jsp!?vide!.!.!.
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Quick five minute Caesar Salad (video):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/How-to-make-a-!.!.!.
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12!. Guacamole Dip video (peppers can be left out if you wish):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/how-to-make-gu!.!.!.
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14!. Ramen package cooking - Video;
Good for campus cooking;
Package comes with flavor packet!.
Cost about twenty five cents at grocery stores:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=xMo405LJy!.!.!.

Great ramen recipes:
http://www!.budget101!.com/ramen_noodle_re!.!.!.
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15!. Video On How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak (turn on your sound), click this link:
http://www!.videojug!.com/film/how-to-make!.!.!.
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16!. Ramen pre-packaged noodles with a spices packet included, click this link for recipes:
http://www!.budget101!.com/ramen_noodle_re!.!.!.
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17!. Look through these chicken & pasta recipes:
http://www!.thatsmyhome!.com/chickencoop/p!.!.!.

18!. Southern Fried Chicken - Video (after short ad):
http://video!.about!.com/southernfood/Sout!.!.!.

19!. Pulled Pork - Video (after short ad):
http://video!.about!.com/southernfood/Croc!.!.!.

20!. Seafood Recipes:
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipes/Seafood/Ma!.!.!.
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BBQ on the outdoor grill - Videos:

21!. Grilled Salmon - fun Video:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=MSOb8krTB!.!.!.

22!. Grilled Burgers - fun Video:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=skHWu05uw!.!.!.

23!. Grilled chicken breast - fun Video:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=oixRJLofx!.!.!.

24!. Grilled roasted whole chicken - Video;
How to light grill:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=y9hPh6A2q!.!.!.

25!. Grilled spare ribs rack - Video:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=ETXRScuvj!.!.!.

26!. Grilled falling off the bone baby back ribs - Video:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=kVg1t3K27!.!.!.

27!. Grilled steaks & what types of steaks to grill:
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=0A2YrcjB8!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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