Lately, the weather has been so warm, I haven't felt like cooking. But what could I make for dinner that would not require much cooking? Summer rolls came to mind.

These Vietnamese "burritos" are a cool and easy main dish that require virtually no cooking, and your family can even assemble their own. They are basically a wrap which contains mixed vegetables and bits of either pork, shrimp, vermicelli and other desired ingredients. When you get the wrapping down, you end up with a delicious surprise. Because, unlike spring rolls, they are not deep-fried, they are lower in fat and calories but long on taste.

The following recipe is a vegetarian version; however, you can use your imagination and try other ingredients in place of tofu. One of my friends, Judy Hartke, who is a personal chef, roasted a small turkey breast and paired it with shrimp. She said to make sure the shrimp is layered first so that you can see the shrimp through the transparent rice-paper wrapper.

Summer rolls are typically served with a peanut or a chili sauce. Prepared dipping sauces are readily available at Asian grocery stores and most supermarkets, or make your own.

When buying rice-paper wraps, look them over carefully to see if they are in good shape. Sometimes they are cracked or have holes in them. Always buy the largest size so that you can be generous with your fillings. When layering, make sure to firmly press down on all of the layers before wrapping it.

SUMMER ROLLS