In the summer, our appetites naturally decrease. No one wants to spend time in a hot kitchen, and even grilling can be too much when heat indices soar over 100 degrees. For smaller appetites and cool no heat cooking, turn to these quick and easy no cook beverage and appetizer recipes.
No Cook Beverages and Appetizer Recipes
- Citrus Cooler
Lemonade concentrate and lime juice make a delicious and refreshing drink that's ready in seconds.
- Tangerine Cooler
This super easy recipe can be used with any combination of frozen beverage concentrates.
- Lemonade Spritzer
Add carbonated beverages to lemonade for a refreshing tingle that makes you feel even cooler!
- Melon and Avocado Cocktail
This appetizer is beautiful, refreshing, and so easy two make. It's one of my absolute favorites, any time of year!
- Watermelon Hors d'Oeuvres
Cool and sweet watermelon is topped with a sweet and spicy marinade. Dip the watermelon into tangy blue cheese for a refreshing and different appetizer.
- Crab Spread
Cream cheese combines with crabmeat, horseradish, and herbs for a simple and refreshing spread that can be used for sandwiches too.
- Roast Beef Roll-Ups
Cucumbers and a creamy mustard spread turn deli roast beef into a fabulous and fancy appetizer. Yum.
- Mini Guacamole Cups
Just three ingredients make this fabulous appetizer ready in a flash. Your guests will love the combination of creamy guacamole and crisp phyllo cups.
- Hummus
Hummus is a classic no cook appetizer recipe made of chickpeas flavored with lemon, tahini, and garlic. This is a great sandwich spread too; use it with sliced cold leftover chicken.
- Veggie Appetizer Pizzas
Flatbreads make great no bake pizza bases. Use any fresh vegetables you'd like in this super simple and fast recipe.
- Fruit with Strawberry Dip
A simple and sweet dip is served with succulent fresh fruit in this easy appetizer recipe.
- Curried Chicken Balls
Cream cheese, curry powder, mango chutney, and chicken are formed into delicious little morsels in this fabulous no cook appetizer recipe. Thin out the mixture with some plain yogurt or mayonnaise to make a sandwich spread!
- Margarita Dip
The flavors of a margarita are corralled in this delicious and fast dip that's delicious with any fresh fruit.
- Salad Bites
Visit the deli for a selection of salads you use to fill frozen mini filo shells. Couldn't be easier!
- Marinated Olives
Yes, you can marinate olives to add interesting flavors. Fresh herbs, for instance, are delicious when combined with olives in a homemade vinaigrette.
