Hot Summer Trend

Posted by Mary Luz Mejia Jul 7, 2007

You hear "no cook" cooking and your mind instantly jumps to: salads, cold soups and sandwiches, right? Most of the recipes I read around this time of year that are "no cook" take those words to heart and serve up dinner, snacks and dessert in the raw. Renaissance Gourmet and former chef Angela Tunner however, has taken this concept a step further and has spun it into a sleek, handy cookbook called "Simply Summer- Gourmet Meals Made Deliciously Easy with Tips for Elegant Living."

Foregoing the kitchen's energy hogs- the stove and the oven, Angela uses small kitchen appliances to prepare unfussy, French inflected meals with panache. The toaster oven, blender, and microwave for example make a special appearance in her recipes' preparation, leaving you with more time to spend with your family.

Join me this week as I take a look at Angela's book and dispense some of her sage culinary wisdom. This is one trend that's as good for you as it is for the environment!