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What's everyone having for dinner in this heatwave?

231 replies

StoptheworldIneedtogetoff · 23/06/2026 18:28

If you're experiencing the heatwave like we are in Berkshire, UK- then what have you all got planned for dinner?!

I need some inspiration as currently I have no desire to stand over a hot oven, yet feel like I am slowly marinating myself😂

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Meadowfinch · 23/06/2026 18:30

Salmon, new potatoes and salad. Followed by fruit salad.

attishoo · 23/06/2026 18:31

Rob eye steak creamed spinach and triple cooked chips

Doggymummar · 23/06/2026 18:31

Scotch eggs and chips cooked for my partner is having steak and chips

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PeachMelbaRose · 23/06/2026 18:32

We had tacos and salad.

Tomorrow is a veg stir fry, and Thursday is a cold pasta salad with grilled chicken.

autumn1638 · 23/06/2026 18:32

Lemon chicken tray bake.

basingstokebluesfortwos · 23/06/2026 18:32

Lasagne, chips and salad

OneZanyCat · 23/06/2026 18:32

A Caesar salad with prawns, egg and spring onion added. Then strawberries and ice cream.

Tiddlywinks63 · 23/06/2026 18:33

There’s a fridge full of salads etc so it’s a DIY supper here!

StarPyjamas · 23/06/2026 18:33

We just had penne pasta bolognaise and there's plenty left over for tomorrow's dinner.

FrothyCothy · 23/06/2026 18:34

Kids had beans on toast, I’ve just had two slices of toast. Too hot for anything else!

dontmalbeconme · 23/06/2026 18:35

BBQ at the beach

Happymchappyface · 23/06/2026 18:35

Me - avocado on toast with feta, chilli jam and a fried egg.

kids - picky tea. I got lots of bits for sandwiches and cold picnic things.

devildeepbluesea · 23/06/2026 18:36

I can’t be bothered to cook. It’s just me, I’m having cucumber, tomato, smoked sausage and feta cheese with Tajin seasoning

plsbekinddelicate · 23/06/2026 18:37

Pork pie and limoncello spritzers - have given up 😆

youalright · 23/06/2026 18:38

Kids had pizza me and dp are struggling on what to have we just don't fancy anything maybe end up with a takeaway for when the footy is on

Abouteffingtime · 23/06/2026 18:38

Kids have had scotch egg, bread and butter, pringles, apple, cold chicken, cake. Ive had a cheese and cucumber sandwich.

DiaryDiaryOnTheWall · 23/06/2026 18:38

seared tuna steak, salad, then a pint of Ben and Jerry's for the football

BiscuitTins · 23/06/2026 18:39

Salad and picky tea here. But none of us really feel hungry, so I guess we’ll be eating it tomorrow too !

haveyouopenedyourbowelstoday · 23/06/2026 18:40

Just me here so a bowl of fruit with Greek yogurt.

ArtichokeAardvark · 23/06/2026 18:41

Salmon, cold new potatoes, salad. And cornettos for pudding. Kids had cheese toasties and gazpacho.

Yesterday we had bruschetta with some mozzarella slices on the side, tomorrow is Caesar salad. I won't turning the oven on again until Friday unless I absolutely have to.

glutenisthedevil · 23/06/2026 18:41

Chicken salad for me. Kids had sandwiches, cucumber sticks and fruit.

Squirrelsnut · 23/06/2026 18:42

Cheese sandwich and cold beer. There's no way the oven's going on.

Not2identifying · 23/06/2026 18:42

Small fajita (veggie filling pre-made, just microwaved it) with massive (but very simple) salad.

TemperanceWest · 23/06/2026 18:42

Grilled sea bream and salad. When I can be bothered. Too hot right now.

FestiveDiscoBall · 23/06/2026 18:42

Will be making prawn and mango summer rolls with a chili dipping sauce. Then apple and yogurt for afters.