Skip to main content

No-Cook

Caesar Mayonnaise Dressing

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Chick-Pea, Garlic, and Parsley Dip

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Tomatillo Salsa

This recipe was created to accompany Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Spicy Gazpacho

Add chopped jalapeños for some extra zip.

Chipotle Dip

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe calls for chipotle chiles, which are actually dried, smoked jalapeños. They can be bought packed in adobo, a sauce made from ground chiles, herbs, tomatoes, and vinegar. Serve the dip with bell pepper strips, chips, or crackers.

Cold Avocado Soup

A smooth and creamy chilled soup, with a hint of Sherry and a dash of hot pepper sauce to liven things up.

Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Pesto

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.

Tonnato Sauce

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This is traditionally served with sliced cold veal, but we also like it with turkey or as a dip for vegetables.

Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Smoked Trout

Almond-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Dressing

"Blue Moon in Dayton serves a fabulous goat cheese salad with a raspberry-poppy seed dressing," writes Susan M. Berry of Dayton, Ohio. "Would they share the recipe?"

Lime, Garlic, and Oregano Mojo

This is the "he-man" of mojos, and the classic combination of lime, garlic, and oregano is a must for grilled red meats. Try it with flank steaks, T-bones, sirloin steaks, or lamb.

Corn and Radish Salad with Jalepenos and Lime

Serve this alongside quesadillas.

Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa

Serve this salsa with the Pinto Bean Enfrijoladas , or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Oil and Avocado

Yellow tomatoes — which are typically sweeter than red ones — flavor a sunny Golden State version of the chilled summer soup. Begin preparing this recipe one day before you plan to serve it.

Avocado and Yogurt Dip with Jalapeño and Cilantro

Draining the yogurt overnight makes this low-fat guacamole extra-creamy.

Mango Lassi

In Indian restaurants, lassi is served with the meal, but we frequently find this exotic "smoothie" too filling to accompany a main course and prefer it in place of dessert. Look for the smaller, yellow-skinned mangoes, which have a more pronounced flavor than the larger, red and green ones.
253 of 277