Get a hot meal without a hot kitchen

From the NY Times:

DINING & WINE | July 18, 2007
The Minimalist: Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less
By MARK BITTMAN
With a little imagination and some swift moves, you can turn any dish on this list into a meal that not only will be better than takeout, but won’t heat you out of the house.