Beat the Heat: Quick & Easy No Cook Meals for Hot Days That Won’t Heat Up Your Kitchen!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hey friends, hope you enjoy tonight's video. What are you eating to beat the heat this week?

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Tonight- Applewood pork loin with mashed potatoes and Italian green beans, tomorrow- fend for yourself/ leftovers, Tuesday- veggie burgers with sweet potato fries, Wednesday- fend for yourself/ leftovers, Thursday- smoked sausage with fresh veggies, Friday- turkey wraps with baked chips, Saturday- grilled chicken with fresh veggies, and Sunday- fend for yourself/ leftovers. It's only my hubby and I.

[@vickimatthews5976]

It's a lot of crockpot and salads this week. Your fruit Salad gave me a quick idea and so did your wraps, thank you so much. Infact I wanted to reach thru the screen and grab the bowl of fruit salad!!! Lol. Thanks for all the love you put into everything you make!!. God Bless you Mel, please have a wonderful week. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@melissab1044]

I've made a crockpot pasta dinner, and I bought a few frozen dinners. 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Save me a place, sounds like a great week of eating!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That's one if my favorite busy night meals!

[@karlablank6774]

9300 views and only 1300 likes??? I hit that like button as soon as I see here videos. Only takes a second and helps Mama Mel out!!

[@amydavis7951]

I do the same thing.

[@magaperson3402]

@@amydavis7951 so do I even before watching the video.

[@amydavis7951]

@@magaperson3402 me too 😊

[@amberharrold4342]

Would love more videos like this 💜

[@deedsh6280]

I love shout out for the almonds! We have a saying in our home called "Super Shoppa". And when one of us brings home a deal like that, we pause and tell the rest of the family (or whomever is around) we got the day's "Super Shoppa' award. Gotta seize those small silly victories, right?

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yes! Exactly! I know Patrick gets sick of me and all my deals 🤣

[@debbie678]

Huge deal on the slicer 🙌🏼!!

[@debbiewoods4232]

Love these no cook recipes. 😮 My kitchen is already like the desert without turning on the stove!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I feel that remark!

[@krisa8649]

I have a chopper like yours and I love it, great for weekly prep; lettuce, tomato, carrots, onions, even thin sliced hard cheeses for chopped salads. Can't wait to try the cracker salad, it looks yummy interesting! I'd like to recommend everyone to buy a single purpose item that we use constantly, the hard egg steamer from Walmart. It was $9.99, eggs peel perfectly every time, and no cook husband will use it. It will make 7 soft, medium, and hard cooked egg. Now we have on hand all of the time, for snacking in our dollar tree hanging from shelf, egg keeper.

[@lesliejones7018]

An alternative to the tuna salad inside a bell pepper...slice a cucumber longways, scoop the seeds out, and put the tuna salad in it. Cool, refreshing, and helps you up your water intake. I like to use a peeler to get some of the skin off of the cucumber as it's bitter to me. LOVE all your videos! These all look great! Even though we've had a lot of rain here in central Florida lately it's already been very hot so these dishes will help cool us off. I call all our seasons "summer"...fall summer, winter summer, spring summer, & hot summer lol.

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Sounds delicious!❤

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Wow Mel , all of these look delicious! The fruit salad was so pretty and looked amazing ! Thank you for sharing ! Blessings to you all!

[@rhondadodson3396]

Be careful with that chopper I have one & my hubby always jokes about me going to war with the chopper 😂. I use mine all the time such a time saver. Hope you have a wonderful week! ❤

[@janicearant6407]

Your humor and honesty are refreshing!

[@Sammi_May]

Hey hey ❤❤❤❤ I'm here for it!!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks friend!

[@rachelcastle8369]

That fruit bowl looked delicious 😋 have a great week Mel 😊

[@elenacala]

Love these ideas, keep them coming!! Esp. That tuba salad lots of healthy veggies and no cooking = winner!!!!

[@christinebeavers9913]

Soak red onion in water a few min and that will take out some of the strong taste

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

Better luck next time getting Patrick to eat the fruit! I thought the fruit looked beautiful and tasty! I loved all of the recipes in this video!

[@janetdwyer1867]

Hi Mel more amazing recipes.have a blessed week❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful week too! 😊

[@kellyerobertson352]

Hey Sweet Momma! I just love your videos I just watch you to relax...same video over and over lol! I saved all this weeks recipes can't wait to try them. Wanted to pass on a time saving tip. Like we use the shredded chicken, I buy the big 10 lb package of ground beef at Sam's and cook it up. I spread it flat in gallon bags and freeze it! No dirty skillet for crockpot recipes. You can break off a bit for nachos or chalupas, whatever! Saves money buying in bulk too!

[@2010jakem]

I LOVE the helpfulness that we share here. Don't have the exact pan for the taco shells? Here, turn over a muffin tin! I'd never thought of that before! I love the community you've gathered here Mama Mel! 💜💜💜

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU! And I feel exactly the same way, we have THE BEST COMMUNITY HERE! ❤️ Always ready to share a helpful tip and encouraging word. Thank you so much for being a part of it! 😊

[@Pamela_Gram]

That slicer is the best. I was watching MANDY IN THE MAKING and she was using one. I immediately went to Amazon and bought one. You got such a deal on the one you bought!! I can't wait to make that yummy fruit salad and those Ceasars Pitas. Great recipes tonight.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

It really does make a nice uniform chop for sure! Hope you enjoy beating the heat with these!

[@ByrneHomemade]

I just got to sit down and watch this. These look so beautiful! The Chick fil wrap I know my daughter will love!

[@lulamcrae2851]

Hello Mama Mel,We mostly do sandwichs,salads and tacos for a beat the heat meals. The chicken wrap that you did looked so good,so I will give it a try and the fruit salad.My biggest meal is mostly on Sunday's.Thanks for sharing as always. Y'all be blessed and enjoy y'all's night ,and have a wonderful week.❤❤❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Hey Lula. Hope you and Oscar are doing well this lovely evening and staying cool. We're continuing to pray for y'all. Have a Beautiful and Blessed evening and week ahead.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Those are definitely great for these old hot days! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you all have a great week and stay cool!

[@mlc74]

Another great sandwich to make when it’s hot out - recipe is on the back of the Craisins package I think- chopped up chicken, mayo, celery, craisins… probably nuts if you like them … simple, quick, and delicious in wrap or normal bread.

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Sounds like a winner ❤

[@aprilloewen9219]

Thank you for sharing the macros 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're welcome, I don't really do all the Maceo stuff but I do try to estimate calories 😉

[@chellagirl3664]

Yes ma'am, those Grainger county tomatoes are the best. Even the hothouse tomatoes from the beginning of the season are better than any of those other tomatoes. That tuna salad looks delicious. I bet a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas would be a great addition to it.

[@evelynking7315]

I eat Sandwiches And Fruits And Ice Cream Love It Thanks You For Sharing Amen Love From Reidsville N.CLove ❤❤❤❤

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤Fruit salad looks delicious. Plums or peaches would be good in the salad also. Wraps look great.

[@TishaLinn]

The fruit salad looks delicious.

[@GlendaCrowe]

Grainger County tomatoes are the best! Love your videos here in Johnson City, TN!

[@evelynking7315]

❤❤❤❤❤❤Looking Good Thank you for sharing Amen

[@JessEllinVlogs]

a tip with doing hard boiled eggs so its super easy, I've been doing mine in the airfryer, no water needed, just put straight in the airfryer and I do 5 minutes at 145c which google tells me is 293f but if you want it more well done add another minute, less well done 3 to 4 mins. They come out perfect eggs too, no hard grey areas or anything and super easy with no extra pot or water. Mine is a fan forced air fryer though so please do take that in to consideration with yours

[@dianaturley475]

Those bowls are similar to the Pioneer Woman’s Melamine Bowl & Lid Collection

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

All her kitchen wares are so pretty 😍

[@lindak7623]

Love the recipes. Low carb is just what i asked for, you delivered. Thanks, Mel.

[@pamking8137]

Slicing the onions and tomatoes makes the nutrislicer work really well! I love my chopper!

[@dianeguy7452]

I love our Jersey tomatoes!! Really fantastic

[@christeenprice5637]

Mel everything looks so delicious,thanks 👀❤️👍❤️👍

[@carolneal3785]

Enjoyed looks so perfect thank you 😊 pasta salad this past week

[@suzanneharris7473]

Any tuna salad has to have Mayonnaise 😋

[@sandybowman7140]

Mel, u are such a hoot, I swear, I laugh 3/4 thru ur episodes! WOW! Those are some AWESOME deals -esp the Almonds (I always freeze them to help em last forever), & that chopper thing can be bought at TJMaxx for $16 (I've been dying to get one) those choppers are great for arthritic hands! I love all these recipes & wanted to share that Trader Joe's has a delish No-Salt & Low Salt Tuna, & they're great bc u just taste the fish not salt. Hopefully some of the other ladies who watch this who are salt restricted like me will look for them? Also, when ur purging salt from ur diet, add sour bc the 2 hit the same spot on ur tongue. But I'm like u, just give me some Dukes please ... I could eat that stuff right out of the jar! I have been thinking of that Saltine Cracker Salad + it's like u read my mind! Have a great week sweet friend, I think we have a cool front coming so maybe God will make it "swing low" & cool u guys off?! Luv u Mel! 🙋‍♀️🐦🦋🌻✝️👑🏠🌳❤️❤️❤️

[@denisedieter9004]

Thank you for sharing these look like great summertime treats❤

[@jenniferholston8650]

I love mayo too! I even dip my fries in it instead of ketchup. These salads look great.

[@jennifergottschalk2467]

I loved all the yummy recipes you shared with us all these will definitely be in our dinner line up for the week. Who doesn't love bargains I know I do you have such a kindred spirit about you. I learned a lot of my cooking from my Grandmother she had a story for everything cooked big hugs to you . 😀

[@Deb57272]

Darling, I always watch your videos to the end. I don’t wanna miss anything and I’m making what you’re showing for the rest of the week.

[@SharonGoewert]

Thank you Mama Mel

[@BetsyRoss66]

Try some garlic expressions on your tuna. It’s sooo good. It’s sold at krogers. It’s also fabulous on tomato’s and cucumbers ❤

[@ladonnastafford3914]

You are funny! Love these quick recipes. Thank you 😊

[@cherylh5357]

Mel, to make your pita pockets, cut them in half and they will open up. Everything looked so refreshing!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Most do that, but these didn't 🤣 I tried to make the one I cut into a pocket but I just spared you the debacle

[@maryflint8499]

Your going to love your new slicer

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I wanted to share some good news with y'all. Remember me asking y'all to please pray for my family and I. After my hospital visit last weekend, my daughter-in-law has sent us pictures and texts about them. We got to see them today. I wanted to cry happy tears. Plus, I'm feeling better. Taking it day by day. Thank you again, everyone for your prayers.

[@thenubalicious]

🤗

[@lulamcrae2851]

That's awesome.

[@vickimatthews5976]

Glad to hear your doing better, darlin !! Try to stay cool in this hot and humid 🥵 weather.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@vickimatthews5976 thank you, sweet friend. You too. It's supposed to be a HOOOOOOT week here.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That's great news Mrs. Alma, silver lining 😊

[@bethwillard7795]

Blessings always

[@K4familySnoeberger]

All of these no-cook recipes sound and look wonderful. It's too hot over here to use the oven, and I've been sweating standing over the stove. I would have cheated and bought an egg already boiled too. That would make a quick supper even quicker. I don't care, I just get too lazy after work and everything I have to do. I love your Sam's dinnerware that you bought years ago. I also love a cracker salad. I enjoy you so much. You were so helpful with quick meals. Hey, please let us know how that chopping Gadget from Kroger's works

[@melr6235]

I made the first recipe with my son as he likes cooking and wanted to help me, we loved it! Thank you for helping us on busy nights!

[@truthseeker6370]

Do put the almonds in the freezer Mel! I learned the hard way that nuts don't keep long before they go rancid.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yes, for sure! Hoping I will have some left for Check Mix here in a couple months!

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Great tip❤

[@sparkleandspurs]

These are great! I’m out traveling in my rv at a lake this week. These are perfect for me to make ahead and have for lunch or a snack while we are out on the boat! Would like to see more easy make ahead recipes to have while I’m out camping and traveling down the road!

[@susanmolnar9606]

Thx! Hellman’s makes everything better. My tuna salad is called by my friends the kitchen sink salad. I add garbanzo beans for more protein. When cutting a tomato use a serrated knife. That’s why it’s in your arsenal. ❤

[@susanoswalt1169]

Thanks Mel,I'm go straight to dollar tree hope I get lucky and find some of the taco holders.have a great week God Bless ❤️

[@mlc74]

I was going to comment “poor hubby had to film and got no fruit salad sampling” 😂 … then you commented he doesn’t like fruit …and I’m married to a no fruit/veggie guy myself. So enjoy! All of these salads / wrap ideas look delish!! ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

🤣 and he informed me that he indeed DID eat a bowl of this fruit salad at some point this week 🤔

[@thibodeaux99]

I have a chopper - love it.

[@debrahape9706]

Hi, Mel. I count WW pts. The cool wrap is only 4 pts, the fat free honey mustard is 5! It's delicious. 😊

[@dejonscales5217]

Thanks for sharing your recipe with us. Good summer recipes without cooking on hot days. Take care and see you in your next video ❤❤❤.

[@maxinerose2096]

I’m with you Mel. I love Mayo !

[@KellyRichieMastin]

You made me laugh so hard today. Love watching your videos. Glad you’re feeling better,

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

😊 thank you so much!

[@GucciGirlll]

Love the cool wraps! I’ll have to try my own like yours. 😊

[@marcialane8235]

Thank you for some great ideas for hot summer food! It’s almost always near or over 100 here in Hemet from end of June to end of September…so I really appreciate this and hope you will come up with some more recipes to beat the heat! My dad too always had a whole green onion on his plate with a little pile of salt to dip the end in…he was from Missouri,grew up in the depression years and also was known to eat sometimes an onion sandwich even in his later years! So funny about your under $5 chopper with its arbitration notice in the box….I would have picked up too ( and I’m not a gadget gal, hate anything extra I have to wash)… Hope you will find a way to use it without hurting yourself😊🤞.

[@marylawman8603]

Thank you, Mel! The temperature has been in the upper 90's here with a heat index in the 100's. The last thing I want to do is heat up the kitchen using my stove any more than I absolutely have to. These recipes are coming at the perfect time! Oh man does the fruit salad sound refreshing and delicious. I love anything Caesar related so I know those pitas will be something that I'll try. I've never tried a cracker salad!! I'm intrigued and definitely want to try it. Home grown tomatoes are one of the best things I love about Summer. I offer eat a tomato sandwich! Home grown corn is another thing that makes Summer perfect for me. I can't get enough. Awesome price on the slicer!! Sorry you got cut though. That's something that would happen to me. Lol! I'm not a huge fan of tuna but with all of those veggies and herbs you've convinced me I need to try it. Thanks again for all of your hard work and always bringing us such perfect recipes. Have a blessed and beautiful week. 💟

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much Mary, I hope you enjoy these beat the heat meals ❤️ it is already so hot. How in the world are we gonna make it thru the summer ☀️

[@lindadavisl6914]

All of the salads that you made look mighty good and I'm going to try to try some of them😊

[@melissab1044]

I really like your Chicken wraps! Everything looks easy and tasty! Perfect recipes for hot weather!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Me too, I love chicken anything 😋 Have a great week and stay cool 😎

[@venusgal2706]

Haven't watched you in awhile, found you or had time or doesn't come up on my selections. Great video. Great inspiration.

[@donnacalvert311]

Thank you Mel for sharing these great easy recipes! I will be trying the fruit salad and the wraps! Have a blessed week🌻

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcome, hope you enjoy them!

[@mariaolker]

You can use tongs to squeeze the lemon or a lime.

[@CindyCrouch-ok4id]

I always soak my red onion in cool water for about fifteen minutes and drain thoroughly before adding to my dishes. It calms the bite down.

[@denisenotdennis]

When chopping tomatoes..deseed the tomatoe..push the seeds out with your thumb..cuts better and you don't have all if those seeds in your food...love this series..it's too hot to eat!

[@kathyneisler2291]

I have those same bowls from Sam’s. I love them.

[@shannidm]

I just made the 3rd salad in this video. It was so great! I had two big helpings when I should have stopped at 2. Thank you for these easy recipes!

[@dianeguy7452]

Hi Mel, happy Sunday again boy that weekend went fast One tried and true that my hubby and I have about twice a week is a grilled chicken Caesar wrap he grills the chicken cutlet after seasoning it with a lot of dry spices and then he just brings it in and we assemble the wraps Caesar dressing, Romain, lettuce, grated Parm, and croutons It is really delicious.

[@dianepowell4374]

All of these sounds delicious I am going to try all of them, thank you Mel for sharing all of these.

[@marvelousme5]

Thanks so very much Momma Mel for the wonderful video!!!! I really really appreciate it!!! I am definitely trying some of these salads and the copycat wrap!!! I absolutely LOVE your videos and your channel!!! Thanks again so very much for the wonderful videos!!! Take care and have a wonderful Monday and week!!! 👍🏻😃

[@amydavis7951]

These look delicious. I’ve had pita bread like you got and if you cut it in half, it will have a “pocket”.

[@susan_elizabeth]

Mel, thank you for all these great ideas! 💡 I'm incorporating these recipes into this week's meal plan, and can't wait to dig in! Have a great week, Sweet Friend! 💜

[@sandymorris6450]

It all looked delishous. Thank for sharing. The friut salad made my mouth water😅❤❤❤

[@sherrywilliams409]

I’m like you….gotta have Mayo as the binder! These are perfect summer meals. I can’t eat heavy in the summer. If I do sometimes it all comes back up! I’ve had gastric bypass surgery and have to be careful what I eat. Thanks for the inspiration Mel!

[@davidalexanify]

Wonderful video! Great mix of meal ideas! Hope you are doing well with your personal goals.

[@faithoverfear4006]

Thank you Momma Mel, all of your recipes on this video look amazing!! Counting the days to be in Gatlinburg!! Happy Summer 😊

[@joycain1119]

Loving your meals. And that's so funny you brought up them bowls. I got them from my sister one year years ago for my birthday. And there perfect 😊

[@magaperson3402]

yummmmm....everything looks so yummy!

[@wandavillar4120]

Cool & delicious

[@crescentmoon374]

it all looks so yummy 😋

[@Debbie-Savings]

Your recipes always look so good! I have some bowls made by Pioneer Woman that are a set of 3 with lids that go on them. Your bowls and dishes are beautiful! 😊

[@JonathanDeLaCruz-xt6wp]

Thank you for all the summer recipes everything looks delicious 😊

[@susandavis1205]

All looks good

[@debbiegradowski9885]

I’m not complaining Mel but did want to say I also haven’t been getting notifications. And don’t you like peaches? Your fruit salad looked delicious! Thank you Mel !

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Oh I didn't mean what I said to sound like I was aggravated that you all are telling me this. I'm so glad that you are. But the situation is aggravating to us all 😢 I'm so sorry that this is happening and I wish I knew what is causing it. I appreciate you so much for watching and I do love peaches ❤️😂

[@jhayft0703]

I have never thought of making tuna salad like with the mayo on the lettuce and all that! I think I’m going to have that with me when I go to the beach on my birthday!! Thanks Mama Mel!!! Awesome ideas!! Oh I hope your finger is ok??? :(

[@roxannesimpson5736]

Thank you for the great ideas!

[@janetwilliams782]

These look so delicious..going to try these..thanku for sharing the great receipe and have a beautiful day ❤

[@lionheartedfirefly]

This was such a helpful video, and you're so sweet! I love your accent. I was looking for no heat no cook meals to make for my partner's lunch. Great ideas. Subscribed. Sending peace, love and blessings to you and your family ❤️ - Martha

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU so much for your kind words and for subscribing, I am so happy that you're here! These were all very delicious, cool, and refreshing and I hope you both enjoy them. Thanks again so much for being here!

[@helenwilliams8471]

Yummy looking recipes! 😋

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy making them, too. Thank you for watching 😊

[@LaLa-rs4jb]

All your salads look delicious you look great moma mel❤

[@waynekerstetter8672]

Hi Mel, hey I love your videos. Just wanted to let you know that I make the exact same fruit salad but I use maple syrup instead of honey but I am sure both are delicious. Thank you. This is my first comment and I don’t comment very often. blessings to you and all of your viewers

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Thank you Mel for these great summer recipes,I can’t wait to try them ❤

[@lmsweat1212]

I tried the fruit salad recipe and it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

My pleasure 😊I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!