Our Menu Plan -- Hot Summer Meal Ideas

Rest assured, even though I've not been posting our weekly menu, we have been eating.  This summer is one of the hottest summers I can remember and that means our meals have been prepared accordingly.  There are only so many hot weather foods we like that I can think of, so we've been eating mostly the same things week to week. Here's a list of some of our favorites -- we usually eat these once a week, some are every two weeks.

• Shaved peppered turkey sandwiches

I always used to pass up the fancier deli meats that had a seasoned "crust". They weren't any more expensive than the regular meats, I just wasn't sure the "crust" would add any extra flavor.  One day I gave it a try and wow, the flavored meats are delicious! Especially the peppered variety. It's just pepper, but it makes a big difference.

• Grilled Fish
• Grilled Brats
• Grilled Hamburgers
• Tacos 
• Mexican Casserole made on the stove top and in the microwave
• Breakfast
• Pizza (yes, we still heat up the house to make this every Friday night)
• BBQ Beef or Chicken Sandwiches

Here's what we do for sides:

• 3 Bean Salad
• Oriental Cabbage Salad
• Corn on the Cobb
• Garden Salad
• Cottage Cheese and/or Fruit
• Baked Beans (made on the stove top)
• Potato Salad
• Mixed Veggies

What are your favorite hot weather foods?