No-Cook
Scallion Salad With Sesame
Scallion salad, known as pa muchim or pajeori, is one of the mainstays of Korean barbecue.
By Susan Kim and Lauren Schaefer
Vanilla No-Bake Cheesecake With a Chocolate Cookie Crust
This easy vanilla no-bake cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and requires just 15 minutes of active time. The best part? It’s practically a one-bowl project.
By Jessie Sheehan
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19 Low- or No-Cook Meals for Nights When It’s Just Too Darn Hot
Get these low- and no-cook recipes in your summer rotation.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad thrives on simplicity and using the freshest ingredients possible: heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil–that’s it!
By Faith Willinger
Creamy Coleslaw
This classic coleslaw recipe is timeless for a reason: It’s crunchy, cool, and refreshing. Here’s our best take on the crowd-pleasing BBQ side dish.
By Alexis Touchet
Pickled Peppercorn Vinaigrette
Drizzle this pickled peppercorn vinaigrette over slow-cooked meats or roasted vegetables to brighten things up.
By Anna Stockwell
Vegan Beer-Cheese Sauce
This dairy-free cheese sauce recipe yields more sauce than you need for two vegan cheesesteaks, but it keeps well in the refrigerator for five days.
By Joy Manning
Cantaloupe in Honeydew Almond Soup
Cookbook author Reem Kassis shares her take on a beloved childhood snack of melon slices and almond juice.
By Reem Kassis
Rumtopf
Rumtopf is a traditional German tipple that you build over the course of the entire harvest season.
By Sherri Brooks Vinton
Chickpea and Seeds Sandwich
Turn soaked sunflower seeds into a creamy dressing for smashed chickpeas with onions, celery, capers, and dill, then stuff into pita pockets for an easy, delicious vegan sandwich.
By Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD and Ayesha Sherzai, MD
Iceberg With Dried Oregano Dressing and Creamy Sheep’s Milk Cheese
There is something really good about crunchy lettuce and a bright shallot dressing filled with the flavor of dried oregano completed by creamy feta.
By Danielle Alvarez
The No-Cook Dinner Party of My Dreams
When you don’t want to—or literally can’t—turn on the oven, you can still put together a delicious spread.
By Matthew Zuras
Pomegranate-Yogurt Ice Pops
Pomegranate juice adds brilliant color and tangy flavor to these easy ice pops. Letting it freeze for a bit before stirring in the yogurt gives each pop a marbled look.
By Salma Hage
Watermelon Tomato Salad With Goat Cheese and Corn Nuts
Even though this salad is all about summery from-the-farm watermelon and tomatoes, the corn nuts make the dish. Their salt and crunch accentuate the juicy sweetness of the fruit.
By Katie Button
Raspberry and Pistachio Ice Cream Icebox Cake
Layers of nutty pistachio ice cream and bright jam-flavored whipped cream make for a lovely pastel duo in this riff on a classic summer dessert.
By Kendra Vaculin
Peach and Butter Pecan Ice Cream Icebox Cake
A few tweaks to the standard icebox cake formula make this version stand out: jam (in this case, peach) folded into half of the whipped cream for a fruity element, Ritz crackers that go delightfully soft in the freezer but still make a case for belonging in dessert with their salty, buttery flavor, and a layer of butter pecan ice cream right through the middle.
By Kendra Vaculin
Marinated Tomatoes
This low-effort, high-flavor tomato demonstrates how the Thai concept of balancing flavors can be achieved in different combinations.
By Kris Yenbamroong and Garrett Snyder
Red Cabbage Slaw With Cilantro
Flavored with citrus, maple syrup, and cilantro, this slaw makes an excellent topper for tacos or huaraches.
By Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel
Maui Kale Salad With Sweet Onion Dressing
With a simple sweet onion dressing, roasted peanuts, and crunchy potato chips, this salad is an easy favorite. As the salad sits, it becomes even more flavorful.
By Sheldon Simeon
Pipinna Sambola
This cucumber salad is a staple dish in my household. I am not sure why it is so satisfying, but I’m inclined to think it’s its simplicity.
By Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama