Toiling over dinner in a hot kitchen is not ideal on these sweltering summer days. Instead of resorting to takeout, opt for a homemade meal that’s super easy and doesn’t require your stove or oven. From cocktail to appetizers to dessert, save time and your sanity with our ultimate no-cook menu, featuring recipes from some of our favorite local Texas spots.
Limoncello Spritz
Cool down on a hot summer day with this light, bright, and refreshing spritzer from A Couple Cooks. Not only is this bubbly drink delicious, it’s incredibly easy to make. All you need is Limoncello, soda water, and sparkling wine. Garnish the drink with some fresh basil and you’re ready to start sippin’ summer in a glass!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Honey-Basil Sauce
Not sure what to do with all these Texas Hill Country peaches? This sweet and savory appetizer from the Lone Star Farmers Market is a great starter for any meal. The salty prosciutto and sweet, juicy peaches go perfectly together.
Bite-Sized BLTs
No bread? No problem! You can still enjoy the classic taste of a savory BLT in these “baby” versions from Allrecipes. To keep this a no-cook recipe, prepare your bacon beforehand, chop up leftovers from breakfast, or use a store-bought precooked option. You just quickly mix together the filling, scoop it into hollowed-out cherry tomatoes, and chill for about an hour before serving.
Shrimp Avocado Salad
Summer salads are our thing! They’re easy, light, and full of bright flavors—and this recipe from Taste of Home is certainly no exception. Pick up some fresh shrimp and ripe vegetables from your local grocery store and get ready to make the simplest, yet tastiest, salad of the season!
Spicy White Bean and Sweet Corn Gazpacho
This vibrant chilled soup from Vegetarian Ventures stars sweet summer corn and juicy sungold tomatoes. White beans add an extra dose of creaminess, while streaming in olive oil during the pureeing process makes the soup light and airy.
Dark Chocolate–Almond Mousse
A double boiler isn’t needed for this easy salty-sweet chocolate mousse! This Goodtaste original recipe is light, airy, silky smooth, and decadent. We use a creamy almond butter, but you can easily use peanut butter, cashew butter, or sun butter. Just be sure that it’s smooth; otherwise, your mousse will look grainy. For a shortcut, use store-bought Cool Whip.
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