When the heat hits, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. We’ve got you covered with 39 recipes for lunch, dinner and dessert, plus refreshing drinks to keep you hydrated.
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Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Tuna and Potato Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing
Who says potato salad needs to be heavy?
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Tuna and Potato Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing
Who says potato salad needs to be heavy?
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Swiss Pesto Panini
This panini turns leftover roast chicken (or turkey) into a quick lunch or light dinner.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE ORZO SALAD
We love summer salad season, with its fresh ingredients ready to be tossed with a tangy vinaigrette and enjoyed alfresco. It only follows, then, that this full-flavoured orzo recipe has us giddy at the thought of digging in.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Marinated Chickpea Salad
Canned chickpeas are a convenient shortcut used in this marinated salad.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Watermelon Salad
Fresh, juicy watermelon tossed with crisp fennel makes a wonderful sweet and savoury salad. Try it as a side dish with your favourite grilled meat.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA
This pretty, colourful, ultra-fresh salad makes a great side dish or light lunch. When choosing strawberries, let your nose be your guide—the sweetest strawberries always smell lovely and fragrant.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Herbed Edamame Salad with Pancetta
Crispy bits of pancetta take this herb-packed salad a notch over the top.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
QUINOA TABBOULEH
Middle Eastern tabbouleh is usually made with cracked bulgur wheat. By using quinoa (actually a seed that is an excellent source of iron), this salad becomes gluten-free.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This Scandinavian-style salad is easy to prepare and full of lively accents. Salting and draining the cucumber is essential to prevent a watery salad.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Wheat Berry, Corn and Red Pepper Salad
A wheat berry is the intact version of a whole grain of wheat.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Mixed Bean and Feta Salad
This hearty salad is made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry or fridge.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD
A simple cold pasta salad makes a great lunch or light dinner. Pair with grilled chicken or fish, like our Miso Salmon, for an easy summer meal.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Black and White Bean and Quinoa Salad
This salad packs not only a protein punch but also good amounts of fibre and iron.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
SLOW COOKER KOREAN PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
Traditionally called Bo Ssam, these ginger-packed lettuce wraps make a light, satisfying meal. Serve with Korean-style pickled vegetables or kimchi, the intensely flavourful Ginger Green Onions Sauce and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds for an authentic flair.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Fresh Rolls With Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce
This Vietnamese favourite is easy to make and is just as suitable for a main course as it is for an appetizer.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Cold Chicken Noodle Salad
If you're making this fresh and flavourful salad ahead of time, store it in a large shallow airtight container for easy tossing.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Fruity Tuna Salad Pitas
The typical tuna salad sandwich has kids and adults begging for a change.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Let guests build their own sandwiches.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
CHILLED DILL AND CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SALMON CROSTINI
Blend this super-easy chilled soup in the morning, and leave it in the fridge until dinnertime. The chilling process develops the cool, subtle flavours of the soup while getting the prep work out of your way early.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Middle Eastern Couscous Bowl
When you have leftover roast chicken from Sunday dinner, this is an easy and utterly tasty way to make it shine.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Red Pepper Soup
Equally delicious hot or cold, this fresh soup makes the most of your sweet pepper bumper crop!
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
AVOCADO LOBSTER ROLLS
Yogurt, fresh herbs and a little lemon make these no-cook lobster rolls super creamy and flavourful. Serve with coleslaw and a fresh summer salad.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
GOLDEN GAZPACHO SHOOTERS
This refreshing hot-weather soup is popular across Portugal and Spain, where tomatoes and peppers are abundant. It's important to give this soup the full 24 hours of rest in the fridge to mellow the onion and garlic. The soup will separate, but a gentle stir brings it back together.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Thai Crab Cake Salad with Red Curry Mayo
In this perfect-for-company supper, red curry paste delivers spicy, herbaceous flavour to the crab cakes as well as the accompanying creamy mayo.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Tea Sangria
Lightly sweetened iced tea replaces the wine in this alcohol-free twist on fruity sangria. Frozen grapes keep the drink cold without watering down the flavour.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
CLASSIC LEMONADE
Tart and tangy, this is the essential summertime drink. For a sparkling version, use soda water instead of water.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
PORTUGUESE SUMMER DAISY COCKTAIL
We took a cocktail traditionally made with ruby Port and brandy and lightened it up with white Port and effervescent white wine. Champagne flutes are the prettiest choice for this refreshing aperitif.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Watermelon Fizz
This pretty reddish-pink drink is utterly refreshing, and it's a hit with adults and kids alike. Try it at your next barbecue.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Strawberry Peach Smoothie
This fruit smoothie has a hint of almond, which adds richness and protein to an everyday treat.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Strawberry Peach Smoothie
This ultrahealthy smoothie helps you start your day off right.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
No-Bake Pink Lemonade Cheesecake Squares
Junior chefs will love this delectable treat because they can make it on their own (though an adult should lend a hand when cooking the raspberry purée).
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
STRAWBERRY VANILLA YOGURT SWIRL POPS
This lightened-up version of strawberries and cream is a pop worthy of any hot summer day. The berries are the star of this frozen treat, so use ripe, in-season strawberries for optimum flavour.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Strawberry Snow Cones
Beat the heat with this three-ingredient icy treat that appeals to the kid in all of us.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
CRISPY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Rice cereal gives the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter a satisfying crunch. The trick to making these easy squares is working quickly—otherwise, the sugar may harden before you press the mixture into the pan.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Sponge Toffee
It takes just five simple ingredients to create this crunchy confection.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Watermelon Granita
This cool, icy treat is dead simple to make, and it's a healthy alternative to ice cream.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
BERRY GREEK YOGURT POPS
These sweet-tart pops are a slam dunk with kids. A bit of seedless berry jam (you choose the flavour) adds sweetness and a rich berry colour.
Get the recipe here.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes
In season, try substituting chopped fresh fruit or whole berries for the preserves.
Too hot to cook? 39 no-sweat summer recipes
Grilled Peaches with Ricotta
Impress guests with this stunning dessert that comes together in only 15 minutes.
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