When it's too hot to cook, turn to these quick and easy recipes you can make without any cooking. Well, okay, one defrosts some frozen rice in the microwave oven, but that's it. These salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts are all flavorful and satisfying.
1. Turkey Rice Salad
Linda Larsen
This easy salad uses frozen brown rice you just reheat in the microwave oven. The combination of colors and flavors is really delicious.
2. Kris' Famous Sweet Potato Salad
Linda Larsen
Canned sweet potatoes and fresh veggies are the secret to this smooth, suave, and slightly sweet potato salad. It's perfect to make for a last-minute picnic, or just when it's too hot to cook.
3. Shrimp and Black Bean Salad
Linda Larsen
Frozen shrimp, canned black beans, and a honey Dijon salad dressing combine to make one of the best salads ever. If you love shrimp, this is the recipe for you!
4. Chicken Pesto Croissant Sandwiches
Linda Larsen
With some cooked chicken, pesto, and croissants from the bakery, you can make these flavorful sandwiches in about five minutes. What could be cooler and easier than that?
5. Ice Cream Tartlets
Linda Larsen
With premade cookie crust shells, some ice cream and toppings, you can make these cute little tartlets that look like they came from a specialty shop. Have fun mixing and matching the flavors.
6. Cold Pea Soup
Linda Larsen
Frozen baby peas, some chicken stock, light cream, and celery make a refreshing and suave soup perfect for a starter for a dinner party or the main course for a light lunch.
7. Chicken Tomato Wrap Sandwich
Linda Larsen
This classic sandwich is easy too. You can add any fresh vegetables to the mix; try sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash.
8. Parmesan Tuna Sandwiches
Linda Larsen
This simple recipe elevates plain tuna into a wonderful treat. You can serve this recipe as a sandwich spread, or add a bit more mayo and turn it into a dip. It's delicious!
9. Pesto Shrimp and Bean Salad
Linda Larsen
Canned beans and prepared pesto come to the rescue in this easy and fast main dish salad recipe. You could substitute canned tuna or chicken for the shrimp, or omit the meat altogether and add another can of beans.
10. Ice Cream Cone Parfaits
Linda Larsen
And finally, one of the most fun and delicious no cook dessert recipes ever. Get your kids in on the act with this one and make it a project for a hot and rainy summer afternoon.
