50 Easy No-Bake Recipes for the Hottest Days and Nights

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50 Easy No-Bake Recipes for the Hottest Days and Nights2/49 Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the result was a cool yet satisfying snack. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 264 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 3/49 Frozen Margarita Mousse

It’s easy to put together and the freezer does all the work

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a frozen margarita? This creamy frozen mousse combines ready-to-drink margarita mix and whipped topping (you could use this whipped topping substitute instead). It’s easy to put together and the freezer does all the work. Garnish with additional crushed pretzels and kosher salt to enhance the sweet and salty flavor. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 490 calories, 17g fat (13g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 4/49 Focaccia

Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special

Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special. Add or change ingredients to your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 5/49 Cherry Almond Mousse Pie 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Almond Mousse Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings

It’s a sweet yet refreshing dessert

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It’s a sweet yet refreshing dessert. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without chopped chocolate): 469 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 6/49 Easy Gazpacho 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved NICOLE PERRY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college

friend and shared it with me

friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. —Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 146 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 7/49 Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re

a satisfying, rich family favorite

a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 tart: 500 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 8/49 Fresh Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I thought rice paper wrappers would be a quick, fun way to turn salad ingredients into a hand-held snack or meal. I also make this with shrimp or add in cranberries. Go ahead—experiment!

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

—Marla Strader, Ozark, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3 spring rolls: 356 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/49 Pistachio Salad 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Retro Pistachio Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy salad is a real treat since it’s creamy but not overly sweet. It’s easy to mix up, and the flavor gets better the longer it stands. It’s perfect

for St. Patrick’s Day, served in a green bowl

for St. Patrick’s Day, served in a green bowl. —Pattie Ann Forssberg, Logan, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 236 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/49 Cool Summertime Oatmeal 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z’s in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 350 calories, 12g

Dinner is served

fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 11/49 No-Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce 9 Reviews No-Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try this sauce at times when you have a box of pasta or a store-bought pizza shell and need a sure-fire topping. Dinner is served. —Julianne Schnuck, Taste of Home Designer Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup sauce: 64 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g

fiber), 2g protein

fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/49 Cherry No-Bake Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry No-Bake Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added almond extract and voila! I won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 81 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg

cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/49 Cannoli Cheesecake 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this cannoli cheesecake in the summer for a flavorful and refreshing treat. I love the added bonus of not having to turn on the oven in hot weather. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 548 calories, 36g fat (20g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (38g

sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 14/49 Shrimp Avocado Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados and the crisp shrimp salad create a heavenly combination. Serve it as a cool and satisfying lunch or a light, quick and easy dinner. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup avocado mixture: 252 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2

lean meat, 1/2 starch

lean meat, 1/2 starch. 15/49 Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 201 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 16/49 Peach Mango Caprese Salad 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test

Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for the harvested goods, and this bright, flavorful salad is the refreshing end result. —Richard Robinson, Park Forest, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 248 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 17/49 Creamy Coffee Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to stir mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips and crushed sandwich cookies into coffee ice cream to create this irresistible frozen dessert. —Cherron Nagel, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 528 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 18/49 Cucumber Salad Boats Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Scoop out the seeds and fill fresh cucumbers with your favorite salad for a crunchy and refreshing light lunch. —Taste of Home

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