Every home chef’s fantasy book.

You don’t even need to turn on the oven for these dishes. Sip a cool drink and enjoy the end-of-summer heat.

Satisfying your sweet tooth, your calcium needs, and your summer heat stroke.

That sticky film can ruin a good hot chocolate. (By Michele Foley)

And look good on the table. (By Michele Foley)

Is my chocolate OK to eat if the color looks wrong? (By Jasmine Pahl)

A menu of no-cook recipes for the hottest days.

More booze, more flavor. (By Tara Shioya)

Blowing hot air can be a good thing. (By Michele Foley)

It depends on what you’re making. (By Jason Horn)

It depends on heat and light. (By Tara Shioya)

Only if you’re using nonstick foil. (By Jason Horn)

What makes food great is the same thing that makes relationships great: heat. Like bonfires, fireworks, and women spraying their hair while smoking, wokkery is a spectator sport. (By Bill Younger)

Superheated water means trouble. (By Roxanne Webber)

Keep it creamy and soft by following a few simple tips. (By Roxanne Webber)