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    Shine Supper Club: What's Your Favorite No-Cook Dinner?

    By | Shine Food – Wed, Aug 1, 2012 2:11 PM EDT

    You know when it's so hot you just want to eat an ice cream cone in a walk-in freezer? Welcome to August. Days like that, I'd rather fry an egg on the sidewalk than turn on the oven. That's why this month we're asking you to share your favorite No-Cook Dinners.

    To Join Us:
    1. Write a blog post, on Shine or elsewhere, telling us about your best cookout secret. Be sure to include a photo and a recipe.
    2. Mention and link to the Shine Supper Club in your post: http://shine.yahoo.com/supper-club/
    3. Tweet @yahooshine with a link to your post and include the hashtag #shinesupperclub. Aren't on Twitter? Email the link to shine_sarahmccoll@yahoo.com

    My fix for lazy, hot summer days is a Kitchen Sink Salad. I see what's in the fridge and cabinets: a head of red cabbage, shallots, leftover grilled asparagus, tomatoes, a hard-cooked egg, feta, cooked grains, rotisserie chicken, romaine hearts, Finn-Crisps (my favorite crouton substitute), sunflower seeds, canned salmon. Then I try to put together a symphony of complementary flavors and textures: crisp greens, creamy cheese, cooked vegetables. It all goes into a big bowl, where I squeeze in some lemon juice, drizzle in some olive oil, and call it a day.

    But truth be told, when even chopping feels too daunting, my idea of heaven is a tomato sandwich.

    Join us this month: What's your favorite no-cook dinners? Need some inspiration? Join our Facebook chat with America's Test Kitchen Friday, August 3, at 11AM EST.

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