This sure has been one of the hottest summers of record.  And even now when September typically welcomes in the fall - the temperatures are still upwards of 80s/to low 90s and around dinnertime - they're scorching. 

It’s hard to get up the strength to go into the kitchen and fight the stove or oven after battling the heat at the market.

Below are links to several websites that provide tons of healthy and fun options for all meals that will allow you to beat the heat in the kitchen with step-by-step instructions and photos.

• http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/no-cook-recipes
• http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/seasonal/summer-meal-ideas\
• http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-entertaining/entertaining/summer/easy-summer-recipes/no-cook-summer-menu.aspx
• http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/no-cook-summer-recipes.
• html http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/no-cook-recipes

I hope these help you "beat the heat!"