If it's too hot to turn on the stove, turn to our no-cook guides and learn key techniques to beat the heat.

Explore No-Cook Guides

All No-Cook
A wicker picnic basket on a blue checkered tablecloth spread on the grass outdoors. There is a Serious Eats bag with paper towels and other picnic supplies next to the basket.
Pack Your Picnic Basket Like a Pro: Essential Gadgets for Your Next Outing
20140619-chocolate-dip-popsicles-vicky-wasik-16.jpg
Novelty Ice Cream Week: How to Make Your Own Ice Cream Pops
20100716-sushi-nigiri-primary.jpg
Sushi Week Part 4: How to Make Nigiri
20160321-phat-phrik-khing-recipe-vegan-01.jpg
Mortar and Pestle + Food Processor = Great Curry Paste, Fast
20100712-sushi-temaki-primary.jpg
Sushi Week Part 3: How to Make Temaki (Hand Rolls)
20100712-sushi-maki-primary.jpg
Sushi Week Part 2: How to Make Makizushi (Sushi Rolls)
20150105-tangerine-vinaigrette-daniel-gritzer-2.jpg
How to Adjust Your Vinaigrette to Feature Winter Citrus
20140110-easy-two-ingredients-juice-recipe-1.jpg
How To Upgrade Bottled Juice With Fresh Fruit
Overhead view of breakfast granola bars on a large plate. The top left has a smaller plate with a broken piece of granola bar on it, and a mug of coffee next to it.
Breakfast Bars
Dipping a chip in the caesar dip
Savory Caesar Dip
20231204-SEA-Māst-o-Khiār-NaderMehravari-hero.jpg
Māst-o-Khiār (Persian Yogurt with Cucumber)
Overhead view of cucumber sandwiches on a green plate
Cucumber Sandwiches
A hand lifting some dry bbq rub out of a metal mixing bowl.
Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Rub
a small bowl of Korean Marinated Cucumber Banchan
Oi Muchim (Korean Marinated Cucumber Banchan)
Overhead view of greek salad
15 No-Cook Recipes Ready in Under 30 Minutes
A bowl of gremolata
How to Make Bread Crumbs
Overhead of a piece of stuffed cucumber kimchi in a small serving bowl.
Oi-Sobagi (Korean Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi)
creamy cucumber salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad
beef carpaccio garnished with tomato quarters and baby arugula
Easy Beef Carpaccio With Arugula
20200114-nduja-recipes-10
Spicy 'Nduja Mayonnaise
20190618-barbecue-smoked-pork-shoulder-pulled-pork-sandwiches-vicky-wasik-6
Lean and Mean Dry Rub for Pulled Pork Recipe
20140305-285674-sriracha-ketchup.jpg
Sriracha Ketchup Recipe
20180517-raitha-vicky-wasik-8
Cucumber Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment) Recipe
20190618-barbecue-smoked-pork-shoulder-pulled-pork-sandwiches-vicky-wasik-10
Eastern North Carolina Vinegar-and-Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe
A refreshing serving of Korean cucumber soup with thin stands of cucumber, sesame seeds, and ice cubes floating in a light broth.
Icy-Cold Korean Cucumber Soup (Oi Naengguk)
Swirls of Greek yogurt
Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe
A big bowl of Thai dried chili-vinegar dipping sauce.
Thai Dried Chili–Vinegar Dipping Sauce Recipe
Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend)
A large glass jar full of lacto-fermented dill pickles.
Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles
Overhead view of sauce
Chermoula Recipe
Closeup of a ramekin of whole grain Dijon mustard, set next to toasted baguette and apple slices.
Whole Grain Dijon Mustard Recipe
Asparagus and a poached egg with walnut vinaigrette.
The Food Lab's Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe
A bowl of blender tomato soup garnish with chopped chives and olive oil
No-Cook Blender Tomato Soup
Old-Time Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce Recipe
20150815-buttermilk-slaw-1.jpg
Super-Simple Tangy Buttermilk Coleslaw Recipe
20180711-watermelon-jicama-spring-rolls-vicky-wasik-17-
Summer Rolls With Jicama, Watermelon, and Herbs Recipe
20110911-170170-pimento-cheese.jpg
Pimento Cheese Recipe
OVerhead view of ranch dressing
Ranch Dressing Recipe
Hamachi poke with cucumber and avocado, served in a small bowl.
Hamachi Poke With Cucumber and Avocado Recipe
Overhead shot of cherry pit whipped cream.
Cherry Pit Whipped Cream
Overhead closeup of Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing.
Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing Recipe
Thai Dried Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
Clsoeup of vegan crispy tofu spring rolls. A ramekin of peanut-tamarind dipping sauce is off to one side.
Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls
Black bean, corn, and red pepper salad in a white bowl with a fork.
Black Bean, Corn, and Red Pepper Salad With Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
20130304-243177-spicy-peanut-sauce.jpg
Spicy Peanut Sauce
Bacon Fat Mayonnaise Recipe | Cook the Book
20110212-192585-green-hot-sauce.jpg
Jalapeño-Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe
Thai-style sweet chili dipping sauce in a bowl with a spoon
Thai-Style Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
20121106-229037-cranberry-apple-relish.jpg
Cranberry-Apple Relish Recipe
20130115-237112-rosemary-lemon-white-bean-dip.jpg
Rosemary and Lemon White Bean Dip Recipe
Side view of tea sandwiches
Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches
20160502-avocado-toast-vicky-wasik-all.jpg
9 No-Cook Twists on Avocado Toast
20120904-chichis-chinese-cabbage-salad.jpg
Coleslaw in Chinese-style Dressing Recipe
A bowl of gemelli pasta salad with peas, pesto, and chopped walnuts
Pasta Salad with Peas and Pesto
A bowl of anchoïade surrounded by sugar snap peas.
Anchoïade Recipe
A small bowl of Italian salsa verde.
Italian Salsa Verde With Parsley and Capers
Card Placeholder Image
Balthazar’s Steak Tartare Recipe
20140708-tropical-paradise-green-smoothie-carolyn-cope.jpg
Tropical Paradise Green Smoothie Recipe