No-Cook Recipes

Keep your kitchen and your head cool with no-cook recipes that come together super easily.

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    Fruit & Almond Bites

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...


    Turkey Sliders

    We love how easy these no-bake turkey sliders are to throw together for a party or an easy (and fun!)...


    Gooey Caramel-Topped Gingersnaps

    Making these cookies is therapeutic for me. And they are always quite popular at fundraisers. If you’d like, you can...


    Manmosa

    Here’s a guy-friendly adaptation of the sweet and fruity mimosa. This combo of OJ and beer is a tasty kick-off...


    Irish Cream

    This delicious, festive Irish cream recipe can be made with ingredients already in your refrigerator and cupboard.


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, decadent and packed with as much peanut butter flavor as possible. The hardest...


    Red, White and Blue Dessert

    I changed a recipe I found and ended up with this rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it's...


    Cilantro Lime Slaw

    No mayo required for this colorful cilantro lime slaw! It’s perfect for tacos or burgers or as a fresh side...

    Cherry Pretzel Dessert

    Preparing this delicious cherry pretzel dessert recipe requires no baking, and the payoff is a subtly sweet and salty dessert...


    Tuna Wrap

    Loaded with the best tuna salad and fresh, colorful, crunchy vegetables, this heart-healthy tuna wrap is perfect for lunch or...


    Grasshopper Pie

    Looking for a grasshopper pie recipe to wow your guests? You can whip up this minty dessert the day before...


    Raspberry Ice Cream Delight

    This gorgeous make-ahead dessert is a light, refreshing ending to a summer meal. I first made it for my aunt's...


    Ham Roll-Ups

    You only need four ingredients to make these ham roll-ups: deli ham, cream cheese, olives and green onions.


    Fruit Skewers

    Fruit skewers made with fresh fruit, cheese and a cinnamon yogurt dip will become a regular snack for every potluck,...


    Pretzel Log Cabin

    Longing to live in a log cabin? The house plans on these pages put the next best thing at your...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...


    Colored Sugar

    Making colored sugar could not be much easier, so why not add some colorful fun—and extra sweetness—to your home-baked goods?

    Layered Picnic Loaves

    This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd....


    Cream Cheese Candies

    These homemade mints make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday treat trays. Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood has this...


    Strawberry Mango Smoothies

    Sometimes artificial sweeteners make food taste exactly that, artificial. Not so in these smoothies—they're delicious and creamy with lots of...


    Chicken Tostada Salad

    If I don't have any tostada shells on hand for this speedy salad, I just heat taco shells, break them...


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    Strawberry Milkshake

    Grab your spoon: this strawberry milkshake is thick, bright with strawberry flavor and infinitely customizable.


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    Pina Colada

    Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can...

    Beer Dip

    Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...


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    Grape Salad

    This grape salad has it all: juicy grapes, creamy dressing, crunchy pecans and a sweet brown sugar topping. It’s kid-friendly...


    Artichoke Caprese Platter

    I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on...


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    Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert

    It could not be easier to put together this pretty cherry cream cheese dessert. Serve in parfait glasses or martini...


    Peach Smoothie

    The best things in life really can be the simplest. This peach smoothie uses just a few ingredients but tastes...


    Orange Punch

    Made with only four ingredients, orange punch is just what every family-friendly party needs. Topped with sherbet, it has a...