Article: Take heat out of the kitchen with easy entertaining; SHOPPING LIST Bakery 8 large flour tortillas Condiments, Oils and Vinegars 1 tablespoon canola oil Dairy 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese 3 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese Ethnic 2 ounces prepared salsa Miscellaneous Dry Goods 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth Poultry 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Produce 1 lime 1 tomato 1/2 head romaine lettuce 2 Haas avocados 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 onion 1/2 ounce fresh cilantro Spices 1 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Spirits 1 tablespoon tequila (optional) ------------ Shopping list covers ingredients needed for recipes only. Summer is the perfect time to treat guests to cool, quick favorites

Last evening my husband took me aside to say that he'd really like to have dinner alone with me one night this week. Without realizing it, I have made dinner plans for nearly every night for the past month. I just can't help myself -- I like having friends over for an impromptu meal. Summer simply brings out the hostess in me.

While I love having friends over, I don't intend to sweat up a storm in the kitchen for them. This summer has been too hot for that. Instead, I rely on favorite, easy-to-make dishes that don't heat up the kitchen or me.

For summertime entertaining, I like to serve chilled avocado soup. With a cool, mousse-like texture and creamy, rich flavor, it's a soothing ...

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