When the summer sun is blazing, the last thing you want is to crank up the oven. These 41 no-oven recipes are just what you need to keep cool and still eat well all July long. From light and fruity chicken salad with grapes and zesty cucumber tuna salad to creamy no-bake desserts and slow cooker comfort meals, this collection is packed with refreshing, easy ideas. You’ll find fresh fruit salads, crisp slaws, and crowd-pleasing crockpot favorites like Tuscan chicken—all with minimal effort and zero oven time. Stay cool, skip the heat, and dig into recipes made for sunny days and laid-back nights.

Light & Fruity Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe

A close-up of chicken salad in a white bowl, featuring shredded chicken, halved red grapes, chopped celery, and creamy dressing. Slices of whole grain bread are visible in the background.
Light & Fruity Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A light and fruity option perfect on croissants or crackers. This chicken salad with grapes is a perfect blend of sweet and savory! Tender chicken pairs with juicy grapes, crisp celery, and a creamy dressing for a dish that’s both flavorful and easy to make.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

A bowl of rotini pasta with sliced chicken, spinach, tomatoes, creamy sauce, and grated cheese, served on a red plate. A fork holds a piece of chicken above the dish.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that’s easy to prepare with minimal effort. Made with tender chicken, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan, it’s perfect for casual family dinners or hosting guests with ease. Enjoy it over pasta or potatoes for a flavorful, crowd pleasing meal that brings people together.
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Easy Cucumber and Tuna Salad Recipe

A bowl of tuna salad topped with cucumber slices. The salad contains chopped celery and is garnished with lettuce leaves. The dish is served in a white bowl on a red and white striped cloth.
Easy Cucumber and Tuna Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This refreshing and light cucumber tuna salad with dill is perfect for a quick lunch, potluck, or even a healthy snack. It combines crunchy cucumber, tender tuna, and the fresh flavor of dill, creating a low-carb, protein-packed meal ready in just 10 minutes.
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Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A flavorful spin on macaroni salad with a kick. Mexican Macaroni Salad is just the recipe to add a little fiesta to your table. This isn’t your average macaroni salad, my friend. It’s a vibrant twist on the classic, combining a creamy, tangy dressing with crisp, fresh vegetables and just the right kick of spice.
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No-Bake Millionaire Pie Dessert Recipe

A slice of creamy, white dessert pie topped with shredded coconut, two red cherries, and pecans sits on a stack of white plates. In the background, there are bowls of shredded coconut, red cherries, and pecans on a pink and white striped cloth.
No-Bake Millionaire Pie Dessert Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Millionaire Pie is a super easy no-bake treat combining crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip for a creamy, tropical dessert.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a dish that’s going to taste delicious and is easy to make, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is the answer! With tender chicken, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, and a touch of basil and oregano, this meal is sure to wow your guests and make your house smell amazing.
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Delicious Macaroni Salad With Cheese

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Delicious Macaroni Salad With Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Creamy Apple Snickers Salad Recipe

A creamy dessert salad in a white ramekin, topped with caramel and chunks of chocolate and apple. Green apples can be seen in the background, suggesting a sweet blend of flavors.
Creamy Apple Snickers Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Apple Snickers Salad is a sweet and creamy salad dessert that combines crisp apples, crunchy Snickers bars, and a dreamy whipped topping.
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Tangy Chicken in Green Salsa Recipe

chicken verde over rice
Tangy Chicken in Green Salsa Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Quick prep Slow Cooker Pollo Verde Recipe spotlights a roasted salsa verde sauce. A step-by-step guide will show you how to make this mouth-watering Pollo Verde dish with a simple and quick tangy salsa verde recipe.
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Easy Fruit Salad With Dressing Recipe

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Easy Fruit Salad With Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This vibrant fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing is a refreshing mix of apples, kiwis, strawberries, and more! Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or a simple dessert for dinner.
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Dessert

A chocolate peanut butter pie topped with peanut butter cups, peanuts, and chocolate drizzle sits on a stack of plates. The pie has an Oreo crust, and a slice is cut out. Nearby are bowls of peanuts and Oreo cookies.
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie has a creamy, nutty filling, with peanut butter richness, resting atop a delectable Oreo chocolate crust.
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Seasoned Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

crock pot pinto beans
Seasoned Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Vegetarian Crock Pot Pinto Beans are extremely easy to cook and always give you tender creamy beans full of delicious flavor.
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Easy Fuji Apple Cranberry Salad Recipe

Panera apple salad
Easy Fuji Apple Cranberry Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fuji Apple Panera salad has apples, dried cranberries, and walnuts, and is drizzled with a copycat Panera Bread Apple Fuji Salad Dressing.
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5-Ingredient Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
5-Ingredient Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! With no effort, you can serve saucy crock pot pork chops that will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. 
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Flavorful Summer Farro Salad Recipe

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Flavorful Summer Farro Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Tender Ham in the Crockpot With Glaze

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Tender Ham in the Crockpot With Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This ham in the crock pot recipe is a tender, juicy main dish that’s foolproof and crowd-pleasing. Made with brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and mustard, it’s perfect for holidays or casual gatherings.
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No-Bake Orange Jello Pie Dessert Recipe

Five mini orange creamsicle pies are arranged on a white surface. Each pie has a graham cracker crust, smooth orange filling, a dollop of whipped cream, and a slice of orange on top. An orange and white cloth is partially visible on the left side.
No-Bake Orange Jello Pie Dessert Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Orange pie with jello is a creamy, citrusy dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. Made with just jello, Cool Whip, and a graham cracker crust, this no-bake recipe is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or spontaneous get-togethers. Serve chilled for a light and joyful ending to any meal.
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Creamy Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Creamy Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Whip up this traditional Amish potato salad with a creamy dressing and tender potatoes. It’s the perfect side dish for potlucks.
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Fresh Mexican Coleslaw Salad Recipe

Mexican Coleslaw
Fresh Mexican Coleslaw Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A little bit of spice, cilantro, fresh slaw, and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw Salad a perfect side salad.
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Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Crock Pot

Mexican steak piccata
Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This crock pot Mexican steak picado recipe is one of the easiest ways to cook authentic-tasting Mexican food for your dinner. Seasoned seared beef goes in the slow cooker alongside a variety of peppers and onions in a rich spiced tomato sauce.
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Quick and Easy Chicken Salad With Mayo

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
Quick and Easy Chicken Salad With Mayo. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This delicious chicken salad recipe is quick and easy to make, with creamy mayonnaise dressing, crunchy celery, and tender chicken perfectly seasoned for a quick lunch or picnic spread! Ready in 15 minutes!
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Easy-Prep Slow Cooker Chicken With Salsa

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Easy-Prep Slow Cooker Chicken With Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is a quick prep, easy recipe that creates tender, flavorful shredded chicken, perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and more! For an optional creamy twist, stir in sour cream at the end.
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Tangy Fresh Apple Slaw With Dressing

A person pours a bowl of yellow dressing over a colorful salad in a glass bowl. The salad contains kale, red cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. A striped cloth is visible beside the bowl on the white surface.
Tangy Fresh Apple Slaw With Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh and zesty, this apple slaw pairs crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and tangy dressing. It’s the perfect side salad in minutes!
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Easy Slow Cooker Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe

cajun chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This rich Smothered Cajun Chicken Recipe is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.
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Flavorful Fresh Greek Wedge Salad Recipe

Creek wedge salad
Flavorful Fresh Greek Wedge Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Greek Wedge Salad Recipe creates a fresh easy to make wedge salad that is drizzled with flavorful homemade Greek dressing.
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No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Dessert

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake is a light and creamy no-bake dessert that’s refreshingly fruity and easy to prepare. Made with angel food cake, strawberry Jell-O, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries, it’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, and summer celebrations.
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Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
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Refreshing Greek Salad With Watermelon and Feta

A hand places fresh basil leaves on top of a bowl of watermelon salad, which contains watermelon cubes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Sliced watermelon and a halved lime are in the background.
Refreshing Greek Salad With Watermelon and Feta. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Greek salad with watermelon is a refreshing, sweet-savory dish that’s quick and beginner-friendly. Made with juicy watermelon, feta, cucumber, and fresh herbs, this easy salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or a light summer dinner. Enjoy it chilled and tossed with a zesty homemade dressing for a stress-free way to gather with loved ones.
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Classic Slow Cooker Hot Dogs Recipe

Hot dogs in a bun smothered with chili and cheese on top
Classic Slow Cooker Hot Dogs Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

An easy way to serve hot dogs warm and juicy for a crowd. This easy recipe will give you all the tips and tricks to create great-tasting hot dogs for a crowd. Quick, easy, and saves you time.
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Fresh Mexican Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Fresh Mexican Cabbage Slaw Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet flavors of pineapple, fresh cilantro, and onion make a tangy-flavored coleslaw that everyone will love. Tossed with a fresh dressing made with classic Mexican seasonings, jalapeno, and garlic, and this will easily become one of your favorite slaw recipes.
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Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a wooden spoon
Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Classic comfort food that’s always a hit, and it stays warm in the slow cooker. This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite, I promise! There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese.
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No-Bake Grasshopper Mint Parfait Dessert

A dessert glass filled with layers of crushed chocolate cookies and light green mint mousse, topped with a sprig of fresh mint. The glass is set against a blurred background.
No-Bake Grasshopper Mint Parfait Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Remember the Grasshopper cookies you loved as a kid? Well, I’m going retro with this Grasshopper Mint Parfait creating a light, easy summer dessert that everyone from the youngest to the oldest will love.
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Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs

hawaiian meatballs
Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Saucy Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe: Slow cooker meatballs, juicy pineapple, & colorful bell peppers simmered in sweet BBQ & teriyaki sauce
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Fresh Salad Bar Salad Recipe

A colorful salad on a white platter with cherry tomatoes, radishes, salami, chickpeas, cheese, bacon, chopped vegetables, nuts, and seeds. A wooden spoon and fork are placed on the side. A green cloth is beneath the platter.
Fresh Salad Bar Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Create a stunning and stress-free salad bar salad for easy entertaining. Prep crisp greens, veggies, proteins, and toppings ahead of time.
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Delicious Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Spring rolls with translucent rice paper wrap, revealing colorful vegetables like radish and mango, are arranged on a black plate. A small bowl of peanut sauce is beside them. Fresh basil and cilantro leaves garnish the arrangement.
Delicious Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Vegetable spring rolls with peanut sauce are a delicious and easy way to get a rainbow of veggies all wrapped up into one eye-popping meal.
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Creamy No Bake Cheesecake Cups Dessert Recipe

Five clear plastic cups filled with a dessert consisting of a crumbly base, creamy filling, and topped with blueberries and small green herb leaves. The cups are arranged on a white plate with more green leaves around, set on a light blue cloth.
Creamy No Bake Cheesecake Cups Dessert Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Want to make delicious cheesecake but don’t feel like turning on the oven? Make these No-Bake Cheesecake Cups! Each cup has a homemade graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy cheesecake cheese filling.
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Vibrant Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Vibrant Fresh Corn Salad Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
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Slow Cooker German Goulash Recipe

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Slow Cooker German Goulash Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Slow Cooker German Goulash is a rich and hearty dish packed with tender beef, savory paprika-infused broth, and slow-cooked onions for deep, comforting flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals, this one-pot wonder requires minimal prep and delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef.
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Pimento Cheese Sandwich

masters pimento cheese
Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make the Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe. This creamy, tangy pimento cheese sandwich is perfect for any golf fan or Southern food lover.
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Summer Pasta Salad With Peaches

A bowl of pasta salad with chopped peaches, cherry tomatoes, herbs, pine nuts, and black pepper. A whole peach and a light blue cloth napkin are beside the bowl on the table.
Summer Pasta Salad With Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This refreshing summer salad is made with fresh peach slices, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, pine nuts, and your favorite pasta.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

A close-up of a serving of lasagna on a white plate. The lasagna is layered with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Lasagna just got easier to make with this crockpot version! This Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe features a meaty sauce, three cheeses and uncooked lasagna pasta sheets that are layered and cooked low and slow in a crockpot.
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37 Easy Dinner Recipes When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
37 Easy Dinner Recipes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cooking can feel like a chore, especially when you’re tired or just not in the mood to spend time in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for bland or boring meals! This collection of easy dinner recipes is packed with comforting, flavorful dishes that require minimal effort from creamy garlic parmesan chicken to hearty soups and slow cooker favorites. With 37 delicious, low-effort recipes to choose from, you’ll find plenty of tasty options to make dinnertime a breeze. Keep scrolling to find your new go-to meal for those “I don’t feel like cooking” nights! Get All The Recipes: 37 Easy Dinner Recipes When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking