I know what you mean about not wanting to turn on the oven~ Fondues work very well in crockpot and if you have an outside grill, Kababs are very nice and easy to do ~ Little chicken strips wrapped in bacon are done in a flash~ I marinade them in hot sauce prior to grilling. There are also many kinds of chilled Tortelloni recipes that use salad dressings as marinades and are served chilled. Stuffed cherry tomatoes with cheese or Bousion cheese is also very nice~ Janie~