Summertime….

…and the weather is hot!

But to make the livin’ a little easier, here are some ways to avoid (or minimize) cooking. Here are 101 hot-weather recipes by Mark Bittman that require only ten minutes (or fewer) of cooking.  And Boston.com has a list of quick summer recipes (it’s a slideshow, but worth it!).  Furthermore, a section of the most excellent Epicurious is devoted to summer dishes.

When looking for recipes, it’s also not a bad idea to check the New York Times‘ City Kitchen column, where last week David Tanis walked readers through the basics of a ceviche supper.

With a little research and luck, you won’t have to turn on the oven until September….