OS Summer Cooking

Psykicpup

Thanks All :A
Looks like I will have to invest in a blind at very least
Meritaden - I have a small kitchen & a gas cooker - I would be worried about the fan blowing the gas out :eek:
I have a leccy steamer that I havent really used much since xmas & had forgotten about - thanks for reminding me :beer: I we also have a large George Forman grill that I dont use much as its such a faf to clear enough space for it but I will def bear it in mind :j

Hannah_10

You know those blackout blinds you can get? Some block heat as well as light, although not totally. The claims are that the best quality ones block out 66% of heat. They call them thermal blackout blinds, here's an example of one (not that I am recommending that one, it's just an example).

meritaten

oops -you direct the fan away from the cooker!!! if you site it near a window then it will blow the air into a cool zone. and as I was thinking caravan I forgot one important kitchen appliance - the George! George foreman grill - very handy and doesnt heat up the kitchen!

Penelope_Penguin

Psykicpup wrote: »

Could you all suggest some summer slow cooker recipes or any other inspirational ideas for cooked meals (not salads as we often have these for lunch) for these lovely summer evenings. :A

We're having lots of quiche, omelette, fish, herby pesto, pasta and sauces made from fresh veg atm

As this has fallen from the front page, I'll add it to the existing thread on cooking in the summer, to give you more ideas.

kerrypn

Hello all

I am trying to do meal plans for the next month and I was wondering if anyone had some tasty summery recipes for a family of 5-cheap as possible please!

I have a breadmaker,food processor etc

Many Thanks in advance!

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Hi kerry,

These threads should give you some ideas:

OS Summer Cooking

summer's here....any salad recipes?

Slow Cooker Ideas for Summer

Gingham's vegetarian meal planner - SUMMER

I'll merge this thread with the first link once you've had some more replies to keep the suggestions together.

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kerrypn

Ooh thank you, lots to go through

kymbogs

Morning all,
I'm lucky enough to have a childfree day today and am sat in the sun with my feet up and my notepad in front of me, ready to do my mealplan for the two weeks at the start of May.
Unfortunately I seem to be stuck in a chilli/stew/bolognese frame of mind and am struggling to come up with lighter, more interesting meal ideas for evening meals
It's me, DH and two girls age 3 and 4 to feed. DH is a pain in the rear end and the only veg he eats is marrowfat peas (gross!). I used to try to cater to his limited tastes but now I just tend to do whatever and he can just eat the bits he likes. My kids are getting much better at trying new things than they were previously which is great.

I'll be getting my next Student Finance payment before this shop so will have a more flexible budget so it seems like a good time to try some new dishes out.
Any ideas gratefully received!
Kimberley

deborah64

I will be following this thread as i seem to be stuck the same as you with stews etc.
Be interesting to see what other people come up with.
Have a good day all xx

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Hi kymbogs,

We must all be feeling summery as this same question came up yesterday. These threads should give you some ideas:

OS Summer Cooking

summer's here....any salad recipes?

Slow Cooker Ideas for Summer

Gingham's vegetarian meal planner - SUMMER

I'll merge this thread with the first link once you've had some more replies to keep the suggestions together. Good luck with your mealplan.

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