10 Editor-Approved Picks for Keeping Your Kitchen Cool All Summer Long

A Dutch oven is an absolute must-have kitchen tool, especially when you want to avoid overheating. This 6-quart enamel oven from Lodge is durable and distributes and retains heat very evenly, so you can keep the burners on low and avoid too much heat building up around it. While cold weather brings to mind stews and soups, something I like to do in the warmer months is make big batches of gumbo, tortilla soup, and bolognese so I can eat for days without having to cook anything.

Staub Cast Iron 12″ Square Grill Pan

If you want to get into the spirit of summer without heating up the oven or firing up the grill, simply cook hot dogs, burgers, and veggies indoors on this beautiful Staub cast iron grill. Hot dog nights are a regular occurrence in my house during the warmer months, and serving them with a cold potato salad or pasta salad keeps things cool without overdoing it.

Le Creuset Wine Cooler Sleeve

This wine cooler sleeve is my best friend. With two internal gel packs and incredibly lightweight, it keeps wine cold on the table even when there's a crowd. Plus, there's nothing more relaxing than enjoying a nice glass of sparkling wine.

Honeywell Quiet Set Tower Fan

A few summers ago, we lost power on the hottest weekend of the summer, just as my fiancé and I were getting ready to go to our wedding. Our apartment was on fire so I bought this fan with the intention of using it for a few hours and then returning it. However, I still use it when my kitchen gets too hot in the summer. This fan has five settings, from “sleep” to “power cool,” and it even has an oscillating function so it can circulate cool air around the room. I absolutely love this fan, and the price is very reasonable considering how much it affects temperature changes.

Anyday Large Shallow Microwave Dish

Remember when I said I like to cook large quantities of food in advance when it's hot? Well, after all, teeth When you want to warm up food, Anyday's Microwaveable Bowl is really handy when you want to reheat (or even cook) something in the microwave. This glass and silicone bowl has a tight-fitting lid with a vented knob, allowing just the right amount of heat to escape (not that it's a problem if you let it escape into the microwave), and it also allows you to trap the heat in while you wait for something else to be ready. It's a great alternative to reheating something in a pot.

Yeti Rambler 10oz Lowball Mug

This Yeti mug is one of the hidden heroes in my kitchen (and life in general). It's double-walled insulated and vacuum-sealed when the lid is on, so it retains temperature for hours. Plus, the lid is magnetic, so it opens and closes easily without spills. It's great for coffee, of course, but it's just as effective for iced coffee, cocktails, sodas, and other cold drinks that you can sip on to cool down when it's muggy in the kitchen.

Breville Smart Oven Pro

No joke, the Breville Smart Oven Pro is by far the most used tool in my kitchen. I use it to roast, bake, grill, toast, warm, and air fry, and it produces surprisingly little heat. Sure, you can't cook a turkey in it, but if you're looking for an alternative to your oven or stove, this is a great and surprisingly versatile alternative.

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One of the kitchens I used to work in was so incredibly hot that the only way to cool down was to take turns standing in the walk-in freezer. (It didn't help that I was mostly cooking on the grill and that the kitchen didn't have functional air conditioning.) At times like these, the only thing you can do is embrace the heat and find the best distraction possible. In our case, we blasted some good, loud music. To this day, blasting loud music while I cook is a must for me. Sure, you might sweat, but it's not so bad when you're belting out your favorite Bruce Springsteen or The Smiths songs.

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

Are you thinking about making some delicious apple pie, brownies, or cookies this summer? Well, not if you want to stay cool! If the temperatures are in the 90s and you have people over for dinner and want to serve dessert, there's a good chance you'll be making pistachio gelato in this 2-quart ice cream maker. This ice cream maker can make anything from sorbet to ice cream to sherbet. With the bowl stored in the freezer, this machine can usually whip up a delicious frozen dessert in under 30 minutes, which is a real blessing when the humidity levels are high.

Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven

If you’re thinking to yourself, How on earth does a pizza oven keep your kitchen cool?We don't blame you. But this electric oven can be used both indoors and outdoors, so whether you're baking a pie or roasting veggies, it'll taste completely different if you fire up this oven on your porch or in your backyard. To be honest, it doesn't put out as much heat when used indoors, so it's definitely a better option than a regular oven when you want to turn it on pizza baking mode when the temperature is in the triple digits.