We’re starting into another heatwave this week and all I can think about is – what am I going to cook?
There is NO WAY I am turning on the oven (our little air conditioner can’t keep up!), so I decided to dig up some of my favourite no-cook and BBQ recipes.
My go-to summer breakfast is always a smoothie. That cold and creamy taste in the morning helps keep me cool on my way to work. And the best thing is that if you make them a little less thick, they are an easy on-the-go breakfast.
Tex Mex Quinoa Salad – This summery salad only requires a little bit of stovetop cooking with the quinoa, but everything else is just chopping.
Dill Bean Salad – Super flavourful and a great way to use up some of those fresh herbs in the garden!
Fresh Corn Salad – I often throw an extra cob or two of corn in the pot just so that I have extras to make this dish.
Mini Caprese Salad – simple flavours, but when they go together they make a delicious Italian-inspired dish.
Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad – crispy and fresh, with a little bit of kick if you want some.
As you can tell by all the recipe variations that I have, I love chicken skewers. They are an easy way to make super flavourful chicken in convenient bite-size pieces. The flavour combinations are endless, but some of my favourites are Chicken Kebabs, Chili-Lime Chicken Skewers, Chicken Souvlaki or Grilled Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa.
Disappearing Pork Tenderloin – A super flavourful and moist cut of meat. This is so good, that there are NEVER any leftovers.
Use up leftover taco beef in a large batch of BBQ Nachos. Perfect for a big party of people.
Grilled Zucchini – Another way to use up the plethora of zucchini in everyone’s garden right now!
What are your favourite no-cook or BBQ recipes? How do you cook without turning up the heat?
Yum! I am loving it all. I too am not in the mood to turn on the oven. It is too HOT!