It's time to make a promise. Repeat after me: I will not turn on my stove this week.
After all, why would you? The weather outside is scorching and the last thing you need is a hot kitchen.
But it's more than that. I'm about to blow your mind here: Not turning on your stove means you'll be eating things that aren't, well, hot. And what could be more refreshing and soothing on a face-melting summer's day than that?
You might think that smoked salmon only belongs on bagels. But over in Scandinavia, they drape it on open-faced sandwiches that seem just as perfect for dinner as they are for breakfast.
Burrata—that tender, luscious, cream-stuffed mozzarella—instantly turns a fresh salad into a luxurious experience.
Open a can of chickpeas. Toss it with delicious things. Done.
Go beyond the tuna and mayo mixture that passes for a sandwich filling. Think Italian instead.
Snag a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket, and you're just minutes away from this cool, crisp Asian-style salad.
Just don't forget dessert.
