If you can't stand the heat - stay out of the kitchen!

Great alternative - try your microwave.  Meats and veggies CAN taste great if you know the rules.  Depending on the wattage the general rule is 4-5 minutes on HIGH per pound of meat or veggie (make sure to use a microwave safe container).  The microwave only uses 1/10 the electricity as the oven, doesn't produce heat, AND cooks in 1/3 the time - the microwave doesn't produce the same browning effect as the oven so for a browned look on chicken, sprinkle lightly with paprika.  Make sure to stir and use a spatula to chop ground beef part way through to get the desired texture for your dish.  Try microwave directions on pre-made dinners from the store such as Stouffer's lasagna, etc.  You'll find they taste as good in less time and you can stay cool.  (To avoid overcooked/rubbery leftovers, lower your microwave's power level to 60-70 percent - takes a little longer to heat, but tastes like you just made it.  Cooking on high is actually cooking, you don't want to cook leftovers, just heat them).