Hey friend,

The heat wave hit us hard this week, and it's only the start of summer!

For me, when stepping outside feels like opening the oven, the last thing I want to do is actually turn one on. But we still have to eat.

This week, during the super hot weather, we kept things simple, fresh, and light.

Here are a few ideas for no-oven meal planning:

Green salads – Start with whatever greens you have, then pile on beans, chopped veggies, boiled eggs, cold chicken, tuna, nuts, or cheese. A drizzle of olive oil and vinegar, and it’s dinner.

Pasta salads - Boil up some noodles before the heat comes in or during the cooler parts of the day, then dress and top with all the things.

Snack boards – Think crackers, fresh fruit, sliced veggies, cold cut meat, cheese, pickles, maybe a hard-boiled egg or two. Grazing counts as a meal.

Sandwiches – A good old chicken salad or egg salad sandwich is an amazing way to eat well and beat the heat. PB & J isn't a bad idea either!

Stovetop quickie – If you can handle the heat for just 10 minutes, scramble some eggs, make a quick veggie stir-fry, or toss together a skillet meal using leftovers.

Wrap it – Tortillas or lettuce leaves filled with hummus, beans, rice, last night’s roasted veggies, or whatever you’ve got in the fridge.

Breakfast anyone? – I am not above a good bowl of cereal or granola with some milk or yogurt for dinner!

No oven. No stress. Just a little creativity and a willingness to keep it imperfect.

What’s your favorite no-oven dinner when it’s blazing outside? Hit reply and share, I’d love to hear it.

Stay cool out there,

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Jodie