I really don't like heat. That's one of the reasons I moved to Oregon. I now realize that when I heard the term "high desert" I should have focused on the possible implications of the "desert" part.
Anyway, here in Bend we're having a heat wave (in my opinion) hitting over 90 on some days. Of course, it drops into the 40's at night, but I do have to go through that four hour stretch from work to darkness, and I don't like it. I know, the sound of a hundred tiny searing hot violins from friends in AZ, CA and TX. Well, why do you live there? It's stinking hot, for gawd's sake!
Sorry. Flareups from my inner hormonal furnace aren't helping. But that's another post.
So, what we eat in the summer. Recipes upon request. This list does not include the standard chicken/fish/shrimp on the grill that we have regularly. This is when I'm cool enough to cook and have the urge.
- ratatouille with couscous
- fish tacos
- french potato salad
- linguine alla vongole (clams to you)
- greek salad - hold the bell peppers
- gazpacho with shrimp: ditto
- killer shrimp (stolen from the LA diner of the same name)
- salad nicoise
- the humble fresh tomato parsley parmesan omelet
- grilled eggplant with soy sauce
I just realized that I've been making these same dishes for years. We don't eat beef, pork or lamb so it can be a challenge to come up with new menus. What do you cook when it's hot?
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