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How do you typically feed the family when it's too hot to cook?

When it's so stinkin' hot outside, the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven, right?  Heating up the house is NOT a good idea during weather like this.  Honestly, I don't really even want to use the stove to make pasta. Thankfully, I've got some in the freezer (did you know you can make a big batch of macaroni and then freeze it in individual servings...

I don’t know what came over me this weekend.  I reached deep into the corner of my dark kitchen cabinet and pulled out something I hardly ever use.  A panini press. I may never know why I was led to this kitchen gadget but suffice to say it made my Sunday...

When it's so hot and humid outside, who wants to work over a hot stove?  Who wants to heat up the kitchen while something's baking in the oven? On days like today, salad is always a good standby.  I sometimes add the pre-packaged, cooked chicken slices from the supermarket...