5 Delish Recipes That Barely Involve Cooking

It’s always nice to pull out the grill to make dinner, but sometimes you're really not in the mood to light the gas. For those lazy days, stick to simple dishes that require minimum effort for maximum yumminess. These recipes are great whether you’re inviting the whole block over or just making something for you and your boo. They’re guaranteed to keep you nourished and satiated. You might have to head to the grocery store for some special ingredients, but other than that, the following dishes are super easy to follow. Click the links below for full instructions and measurements.

1. Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Don’t order takeout – make spring rolls yourself! You’ll need to buy some ingredients that might not be in your kitchen, like cellophane noodles and rice paper wrappers. All you have to do is boil those two to soften them and then chop up your veggies. Roll it up and chow down!

2. Southwestern Chopped Salad

This cilantro vinaigrette is so good you’ll want to put it on everything, but start with this salad first. The most important step is pouring the olive oil into the food processor slowly while the blades are still running. If you just add it in all at once, the vinaigrettes texture won’t be right. Once ready, it’ll taste great with the corn and avocado that’s tossed in with everything else.

3. Ahi Tuna Poke

Add some tropical taste to your next dinner party with this appetizer. Head to the ethnic section of your grocery store for togarashi powder, then buy some yellowfish tuna as well. The fish and veggies are all served raw so no need to turn on the stove. Chill the dish in the fridge before serving it on wonton crisps.

4. No Bake Chocolate Cookies

Need something sweet to munch on? Boil sugar, milk, and margarine for five minutes before mixing it with oats, vanilla, coconut, and cocoa. Put scoops of it on wax paper, just like you would if you were baking, but then let them cool for about an hour. You’ll have yummy desserts for the whole week!

5. Blackberry Sage Water

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Add a little kick to your water while staying hydrated. Mash blackberries, sage, and some water in a shaker. Pour in sparkling water before straining it into a glass with ice. Be sure to make enough in case you want to share or drink more throughout the day.