No-Cook Recipes

Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)

A creamy and pungent garlic paste, perfect for grilled meats or in a traditional chicken shawarma.

How to Make Crème Fraîche (in One Easy Step!)

Crème fraîche is easy to make at home.

Homemade Pistachio Paste

This flavorful pistachio spread offers a colorful twist on almond paste, for vibrant and nutty pistachio desserts.

Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad

A mozzarella, tomato, and basil salad that's anything but bland.

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is Argentina's go-to pairing for steak, and it couldn't be any easier.

Whipped Feta Dip

Go from crumbly to smooth and spreadable in no time.

Creamy Coleslaw

The trick: a quick cure of salt and sugar.

Fast and Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

A no-fuss frosting for all your favorite cakes.

Caesar Salad Dressing

Rich with egg and Parmesan, with savory depth from anchovy and garlic, this Caesar dressing is delicious on any salad (not just its namesake).

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Simple, low-stress, and eminently satisfying.

Homemade Star Crunch

No-bake cookies made from gooey caramel, creamy milk chocolate, and crunchy rice.

Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons are useful in all sorts of recipes, and they're easy to make.

No-Cook Blender Tomato Soup

This soup gets a rich, creamy texture from the emulsion of olive oil and white bread.

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

The secret is a little zest.

Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut

No heat needed; just cabbage, salt, and patience.

Homemade Pistachio Cream

A fast and simple garnish made from homemade pistachio paste and cream.

Creamy Whipped Greek Yogurt

Five minutes to summer's simplest dessert.

Easy Beef Carpaccio with Arugula

Fresh Mango Syrup

A fresh, no-cook syrup made from mango pits and peels.

Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles

Let friendly bacteria do their thing, the results are worth it.

No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Tangy Greek yogurt stars in this cross between no-bake cheesecake and the best vanilla mousse.

American Buttercream

A fast and simple frosting with just five ingredients.

French Toast Bagels

Eastern North Carolina Vinegar-and-Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Tart and spicy—just what your pulled pork is asking for.