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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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Sid9nie · 23/06/2026 19:37

Quiche and pasta salad

DaisyDooley · 23/06/2026 19:38

Ice cream.
Waitrose Peach Melba for me, Mackies with M&S version of ‘ice magic’ for DH.
Daughter having cold pizza. Well it will be cold when she eats it.

MrsBucketHat · 23/06/2026 19:38

A massive salad of course! With loads of feta, roasted sweet potato, and baguette.

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Jk987 · 23/06/2026 19:38

Cheese and cucumber sandwich 😋

Cetera · 23/06/2026 19:39

Burgers and corn on the cobs done on the bbq plus potato salad.

Quiethelper · 23/06/2026 19:39

The jacket potatoes we didn’t eat last night scooped out then refilled with cheese and sing onion, lemon chicken bits and salad - a cucumber from my dad and watermelon for pudding if anyone is still hungry

dontforgetme · 23/06/2026 19:40

McDonald’s! Tomorrow I’m going to cook the Ragu first thing before work so I’m prepared!

hattie43 · 23/06/2026 19:42

Steak , garlic potato salad and salad , yum

desperatemum1234 · 23/06/2026 19:43

I’m making some noodles with lots of coriander, mushrooms in the airfryer and sauteed vegan chicken. Then mixed together.

Allseeingallknowing · 23/06/2026 19:44

Honey hoops and toasted teacake

PurpleLovecats · 23/06/2026 19:45

Fridge is full of quiches, scotch eggs, pork pie, chorizo, cold meats, cheeses, potato salad, coleslaw, beetroot salad, lettuce, watercress, tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, celery, salmon canapés and more.

Everyone helps themselves!

Charlize43 · 23/06/2026 19:47

Prosecco Spritz with plenty of ice.

Allseeingallknowing · 23/06/2026 19:49

Hatty65 · 23/06/2026 18:48

DH is cooking lasagne and chips. Proper ones, from peeled potatoes done in a deep fat fryer!

I think it's a bit hot for that, but he's cooking and i'm sitting in the shade so he can cook what he likes, frankly. I'll happily eat it.

Poor DH! Hope you’re doing the washing up!

TheBoyMayorOfPartridge · 23/06/2026 19:50

I did a chicken, veg and rice one pot thing on the stove - very easy just chuck everything in affair but even that felt like too much effort to be honest.

Tomorrow is DH’s birthday so a take away, hoping there might be some leftovers for the day after.

Popfan · 23/06/2026 19:50

Bbq... burgers, marinated pork steaks, chicken and chorizo skewers, rice, salad, potato salad and coleslaw. All from Tesco! Bought bbq stuff at the weekend and having a bbq every day!

Gettingbysomehow · 23/06/2026 19:50

Nothing. Ive just been throwing up for a good 5 minutes which always happens when I get very dehydrated. Im so busy at work I forget to drink.

Blarn · 23/06/2026 19:53

Spanish omelet with charcuterie and asparagus. Then more ice lollies.

purplecorkheart · 23/06/2026 19:55

Called to the supermarket this evening to do a shop and it was packed (No idea if it was everyone wanting air conditioning or there is something coming up that I know nothing about but was more busy that Christmas eve.) Ended up going home and cleaning out the fridge. Had some leftover olives, a few slices of chorizo, made croutons out of some left over bread, had some pickles, carrot sticks and made a caesar style dressing. Planning a slice of toast with some of the dressing later. It was really nice.

Spendysis · 23/06/2026 19:57

Quiche salad and new potatoes

Citygirlrurallife · 23/06/2026 19:58

we had gazpacho and I chucked garlic bread in the air fryer

wondering if I can turn the random assortment of green veg and a jar of butter beans into a "green gazpacho" for tomorrow

Rachierach11 · 23/06/2026 20:00

I’ve just had cold roast chicken (roasted a whole chicken yesterday for lunches etc.) with steamed veg. Was meant to have new potatoes too but couldn’t be bothered

Mydahliasareshit · 23/06/2026 20:00

Some Spanish ham straight into my mouth and cold pinot noir.

hattie43 · 23/06/2026 20:00

purplecorkheart · 23/06/2026 19:55

Called to the supermarket this evening to do a shop and it was packed (No idea if it was everyone wanting air conditioning or there is something coming up that I know nothing about but was more busy that Christmas eve.) Ended up going home and cleaning out the fridge. Had some leftover olives, a few slices of chorizo, made croutons out of some left over bread, had some pickles, carrot sticks and made a caesar style dressing. Planning a slice of toast with some of the dressing later. It was really nice.

I did a supermarket shop today so I don’t have to go out in the extreme heat of tomorrow and Thursday

whistlesandbells · 23/06/2026 20:01

IKEA meatballs and a green salad.

TroysMammy · 23/06/2026 20:01

Chicken curry and pilau rice.

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