No-Cook Recipes
Lynley Jones
It’s hot! You don’t want to cook. You don’t even want to grill. You just want something cold to magically appear before you, ready to be consumed.
I can’t help you with the magic part (sorry). But I can help you with the part where you don’t have to cook! Here are 16 recipes you can make start-to-finish without a smidge of heat.
So wipe the sweat from your brow and make some magic happen.
A Chill Breakfast
Start your day the cool way - by not cooking! Here are a couple of my fave ideas:
Keep Your Cool through Lunch and Dinner
Your coolest cooking move in sweltering weather is to not cook.
Go for a Dip
Some dips to nibble poolside.
Ice, Ice Baby
Chill with an icy dessert made from everyone’s favorite summer fruit.
My Fave spices to not-cook with:
Flavors can be a bit muted when food is served cold or at room temperature, so you want to be sure your spices are on point. Here are some of my go-tos for non-cooking in hot weather:
Organic Sumac and Sage Seasoning - My spice blend for just about everything savory! Perfect for salads, sprinkle over cucumbers, spice up your sandwiches, and so much more.
Pragati Turmeric - Our single-origin heirloom Pragati turmeric from our partners at Diaspora Co is rich and flavorful. Add just a pinch to smoothies, or toss with veggies for the grill (if you’re grilling!).
Organic, Fair-Trade Black Peppercorns - Adds a flavorful little zip to just about anything. Best to keep them whole in a pepper grinder and grind them right over each dish. Then smell that gorgeous aroma.
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon - The light, bright flavor works great in warm weather. Add a pinch to smoothies and sprinkle over fresh fruit or yogurt bowls.
More Cool Recipes to Not Cook
More Cool Ideas from Adventure Kitchen
My foolproof method for making smoothies. Berries, yogurt and milk, plus extras if you want!