Meteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, predict hotter-than-average temperatures across much of the country this summer. When heat levels soar, the last thing anyone wants is a hot oven warming up the kitchen. Add in chaotic schedules and a growing appetite for simplicity, and it’s no surprise when cold dinners show up on summer tables.
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