Cool Meals for Hot Summer Days
June 23, 2021
Summer is here and we have been busy enjoying the sunshine and hanging out at the pool. Which leaves little time (or motivation) to spend time in the hot kitchen cooking at the end of the day. If you feel the same way read on for some easy home cooked meals that keep your kitchen cool and give you more time to spend at the beach…
- Ham Steak with Honey Mustard Glaze – This is a quick meal to pull together with a fresh garden salad and some 5-minute fries. We like ham steaks as they are a pretty simple meal to make, but this was a nice change with a simple glaze and throwing it on the grill. https://www.smalltownwoman.com/ham-steak-with-honey-mustard-glaze/
- Brats and/or hamburgers on the grill – This is always a crowd pleaser with some baked beans and veggies!
- Slow Cooker Tamale Pie – We make a version of this in the oven as well, but the slow cooker version is great for busy, hot summer days! https://staging2.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooker-tamale-pie
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken – This gives you some wonderful tender chicken without much fuss. Just make sure your slow cooker is big enough to fit your chicken. https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/slow-cooker-whole-chicken/
- Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast – This is a great option to shred and put on buns with some coleslaw on the side. https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-balsamic-pork-roast/
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast Gyros – This is a great option when you need a change from a typical pot roast for dinner. https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/slow-cooker-mississippi-roast-gyros/
Hope this helps give you some simple dinner ideas for those hot summer days and gives you more time at the beach!
