Five dishes to help you beat the heat
The temps are rising (quickly), meaning the days of standing over a hot stove and slow-roasting are over for at least a few months. But that doesn't mean you have to abandon your kitchen. Instead, you can turn to these recipes from Chowhound, which will help you keep your cool while you're preparing them — and eating them.
Pasta with No-Cook Tomato Sauce
You won't have to stand by your stove for hours to make this tomato sauce. In fact, you don't have to cook it at all.
Vietnamese-Style Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
This impressive dish is served cold, and travels well if you want to take it on a picnic.
You don't have to give up soup as the weather gets warmer. Just make it cold!
Air conditioner not in the window yet? This cold brew will get you through the morning.
Chocolate Icebox Cake with Mascarpone and Blackberries
We know your oven won't be getting much action in the next few months. But that doesn't mean you have to give up dessert.
