A quick look at lighter meals and cooking tips for hot summer nights.

Summer Express: 101 substantial main courses, all of which get you in and out of the kitchen in 10 minutes or less.

It's Too Hot to Cook: Find fast, simple recipes for entrees, salads and desserts that let you feed your family beautifully without coming near a source of heat.

Cooking With Summer Ingredients: Recipes that showcase the best fruits and vegetables coming up right now.

Throw an Outdoor Dinner Party: Pack dinner in some lovely to-go boxes, bring along drinks for guests, use plenty of votives for ambience and set up camp at your favorite park or beach for a truly memorable meal.

Image courtesy of The New York Times.