Can you cook without heating a single thing? Bowl of cereal to the rescue!
Oh, you want to cook cook? And end up with an actual meal? Good news: You can do that, too.
Especially in the summer, the desire to keep your kitchen and yourself cool is very real. Consider these tips for putting together a meal without turning up the heat.
• Go raw. Yes, of course, giant piles of fruit and vegetables in a salad are a glorious summertime meal. But don’t forget about the ways you can enjoy seafood and meat without cooking. Follow the lead of South America and make ceviche, which cures raw fish with citrus juice. Or do as Hawaii does, and enjoy some poke. You can even develop your own specialty and cure fish with your choice of flavorings. Sushi is, of course, another option. As far as meat goes, a beef carpaccio (or its close relative, carne cruda) is always in style.
• Let someone else do the prep for you. Rotisserie chickens are one of the most versatile store-bought ingredients out there. Along the same lines, consider oil-packed tuna or anchovies. And it doesn’t get much simpler than purchasing deli meat for a sandwich or wrap.
