If you can’t handle the heat, don’t cook with the oven. Check out these no-oven summer dinners that are full of flavor, definitely delicious, and a must-make for those hotter-than-hades days. They’re prepared on the grill, in a slow cooker, or on the stovetop. These no-oven meals will let you keep things cool in the kitchen while still delivering a flavorful meal.
Citrus & Feta Salad, Homemade Honey-Lime Dressing
“I love a healthy salad with a kick of citrus.” – Melissa
Tuna Patties With Lemon-Dill Sauce
“I crave tuna patties at times, and this is how I make them. This sure hits the spot! I double my Lemon-Dill Sauce as I like lots of it. They are easy to make. So after work, it’s great for a tasty meal.” – Tammy
Spaghetti Salad with Balsamic and Basil Dressing
“Basil is plentiful in the garden now, and I love the way it pairs with the pungent-sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar. This is very good with grilled chicken, but delicious all by itself. You could make this with any pasta that you have on hand.” – Gretchen
Lisa’s Grilled Steaks
“These are the best steaks I have ever made!” – Lisa
Flavorfully Fantastic Chicken Salad Sandwich
“This is one of my new favorite sandwiches. My husband recently came up with the recipe, and we can’t get enough. It could also be served on top of lettuce or inside a hollowed-out tomato instead of adding the diced tomato. The ingredients combine to form the perfect mixture of salty, sweet, and savory.” – Melissa
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
“A BLAST FROM THE PAST – Tender pork tenderloin pounded thin and breaded in Corn Flake crumbs and fried to a golden brown. If any of you know anything about Indiana, this is one of the state’s signature sandwiches. This is how my mom used to make them.” – Julia
Beer Batter Fish Tacos
“My first experience with fish tacos was in Ensenada, Mexico, and they were delicious! Here’s my version.” – Cyndi
Low & Slow Pulled Pork With Vinegar Coleslaw
“This pulled pork melts in your mouth. The coleslaw makes the sandwich all the better.” – Eddie
Teriyaki Beef and Shrimp Kabobs
“This is a favorite summer meal at our house.” – Beverley
Grilled Guinness Stout Chicken With Potatoes and Vegetables
“Easy to prepare, tender, moist grilled chicken. Perfect to take to picnics, tailgate parties, and grillouts. Just toss the prepared resealable bag of chicken in a cooler. When ready, grill it! The beer is what keeps the chicken moist. I add my potatoes and vegetables to the pan drippings to cook. My whole meal is prepared on the grill. Serve with a fresh loaf of bread, butter, and a cold salad.” – Mary
Mushroom Pasta
“A simple Creamy Mushroom Pasta dish made with cremini and white button mushrooms, garlic, beef broth, heavy cream, and a few fresh herbs and spices” – Beth
Salmon Patties Worth Writing Home to Mother About
“Growing up my mother made wonderful salmon patties and always served them with fried potatoes and creamed peas on the side. I remember her base recipe, though it wasn’t written, and have used it to come up with my version. This recipe has been a work in progress for many years. Salmon patties, which can be boring and bland, can be spectacular if treated correctly.” – Michael
Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
“This is a great appetizer for any occasion and is super easy to make. The orange marmalade and lime juice are a tangy combo, and the hot sauce is the surprise kick!” – Angela
Cindy’s Turkey Bacon Feta Wraps
“These are so simple to make and so good.” – Cindy
Brats & Beer On The Grill
“Here’s a great delicious way to cook up those bratwursts when you want a really tasty bratwurst.” – Cheryl
Chicken Joe Wraps
“This was an experiment gone awesome!!!” – David
Healthy Chicken Tacos
“We absolutely love tacos! My husband is on a diet, so I devised a different way to enjoy tacos by using chicken and a different salad mixture. The mixture of avocados, tomatoes, and red onion in the EVO and lemon pepper really gives a new flavor and flair to the taco.” – Sena
Feta and Pickled Pepper Stuffed Angus Burgers
“These burgers are a phenomenal mix of all the things we love – spicy, sweet, salty, and savory. I hope you enjoy the unique combination!” – Jessica
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
“Spicy grilled jerk marinated shrimp and sweet and juicy pineapple skewers!” – Kevin