topic Re: What's for dinner? in Kitchen

What's for dinner?

Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:15:14 GMT

Since most of us are experiencing such extreme heat, I'm curious what is being served for dinner. If it were just me, I would be happy with a little fruit and cottage cheese or just

ice cream. But, two men expect a meal every night.

This morning I cooked elbow macaroni and made a large

salad with some chopped vegetables and cubed cooked ham.

Tomorrow may be delivered take out. We have so many

options nearby.

Re: What's for dinner?

QVCkitty1 — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:25:54 GMT

It's a beast today, so we are having cold chicken on hard rolls with big slices of tomato., and a green salad.

Re: What's for dinner?

decaf — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:27:02 GMT

Grilled hamburgers and corn on the cob for us, macaroni salad for DH. It's always blazing hot and humid like crazy in S Fl. in August.

Re: What's for dinner?

Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:27:24 GMT

@QVCkitty1 That sounds delicious to me.

Re: What's for dinner?

Mersha — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:30:23 GMT

chocolate Cheerios (love the chocolate milk left when you are done), banana and popsicle for dessert

late night snack will be raspberry yogurt

I just can't eat a warm meal when the heat and humidity are so bad.

Re: What's for dinner?

Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:30:56 GMT

@decafThat's what I made two nights ago, except instead of macaroni salad , I made Ranch Dip with a cold vegetable platter.

Re: What's for dinner?

CelticCrafter — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:32:53 GMT

@Mersha wrote:
chocolate Cheerios (love the chocolate milk left when you are done), banana and popsicle for dessert

late night snack will be raspberry yogurt

I just can't eat a warm meal when the heat and humidity are so bad.

@Mersha Where are you finding chocolate Cheerios? I've been looking for them for months and haven't found them. The chocolate milk left is the best part!

Re: What's for dinner?

decaf — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:34:10 GMT

@Enufstuff wrote:
@decafThat's what I made two nights ago, except instead of macaroni salad , I made Ranch Dip with a cold vegetable platter.

That sounds delish, we just keep eating up what's in the freezer and refrigerator in case we lose power from a hurricane.

Re: What's for dinner?

Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:34:42 GMT

@Mersha I so agree about cold food on a hot day. My son is the same way. But my husband could eat a turkey dinner or any hot meat and potatoes, no matter the weather. That's just not happening. He thinks that a sandwich or salad is not a "meal".

Re: What's for dinner?

chickenbutt — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:35:33 GMT

It's going to be 100 here again today. I actually do 'dinner' at lunch time and then for dinner I usually just eat either half a sandwich, a carrot, or a KIND bar, and a popsicle.

Re: What's for dinner?

Mersha — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:35:43 GMT

@CelticCrafter The chocolate Cheerios are a staple at our grocery here.

They have regular circular and a limited edition heart shape. If your stores do not carry them, maybe check Target or Walmart?

Re: What's for dinner?

Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:38:46 GMT

Actually making a red sauce in the slow cooker. Will add some meatless meatballs in a little bit. Wegmans has a nice line called "Don't Have a Cow". Good tasting, not greasy.

Re: What's for dinner?

dancingwoman — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:42:33 GMT

We have company coming for 5 days..

stuffed peppers

green chili chicken

posole

corn summer squash potato chowdah..

pizza

I took out a stollen I made at Christmas. And made chocolate chip cookies.

I have grass fed burger and salmon in the freezer.

I made stuff ahead so I can enjoy my company and not hafta be stuck in the kitchen. Besides I like to cook and clean up alone...lol...DW

Re: What's for dinner?

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:54:55 GMT

@Enufstuff There is a monthly "what's cooking" thread in this forum, where some of us share our dinner plans, if you're looking for ideas.

Re: What's for dinner?

dancingwoman — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:46:32 GMT

I eat plant based so...I'll have..veggies...veggie burger..salad..hummus..beans..my food is simple..DW

Re: What's for dinner?

Nightowlz — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:49:37 GMT

DH is making filet mignon on the grill with some corn on the cob. Aldi's had filet for $8.99 lb while the ribeyes & strip steaks were $12.99 lb. I was surprised to see them since they were not in their ad. I bought 5 2 packs with the price of beef right now. They came 2 per package.

It's 96° feels like 104°.

Re: What's for dinner?

CoffeeNut — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:07:16 GMT

Re: What's for dinner?

Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:56:15 GMT

@Nightowlz That sounds wonderful. Last week my husband saw steak at Market Basket for $23.00 a pound. No one was buying. I imagine that increasing costs of everything will be seen

soon. I'm glad that my children are grown and I'm no longer

preparing meals for a family of 7 every day.

Re: What's for dinner?

chrystaltree — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:58:13 GMT

It's 95, my niece is making tacos but I want something lighter and cold. I'm thinking I'll make myself some tuna salad and have watermelon with it. Or perhaps just the watermelon.

Re: What's for dinner?

Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:58:55 GMT

@CoffeeNut That sounds good to me. After cooking for a family of 7 for more than 50 years, I say"Any day that I don't have to cook is a good day."