It is H O T out there! There’s no retreat from the summer heat, so I’m here to share to a few recipes that are sure to help you get through with minimal effort. We all love a no-bake treat or a quick and easy salad. A cool drink to relax with and something sweet at the end of the day. You can hide in your air-conditioned house or get out to the pool with the kids and not worry about taking time to turn on the oven and cook. So, hit the farmer’s market for fresh fruit and greens, make some homemade ice cream or popsicles, and chill out with neighbors with a cocktail and appetizers. Here are +15 Perfect no effort recipes for summer. Load up on salads, main dishes, desserts, and drinks so that you can relax and enjoy the summer.
No-Effort Recipes for Summer

No Effort Recipes for Summer
Hit up the farmer’s market for fresh fruit and greens, make some homemade ice cream or popsicles, chill-out with neighbors with a cocktail and appetizers. Here are some of my favorite no effort recipes for summer.
Quick and easy! This simple vanilla milkshake is ready in 3 minutes - and that includes clean up!
Flavors are just bursting in this Chopped Greek Panzanella Salad - so many fresh ingredients that will have your mouth asking for more!
I wanted something more than a lettuce based salad, and, what do you know… this tomato, avocado, and corn salsa salad is just about the most delicious I’ve ever made!
These Orange fruit cups are just one example of taking something simple and turning it into a show stopper.
This summer you’ll fall in love with this Black Forest No Bake Eclair Cake. Super easy to assemble and everyone loved it served frozen!
This salad can be eaten several different ways; with chicken, quinoa, avocado, or with or without all three. It just depends on your mood and what you have on hand.
A delicious cocktail recipe featuring Hibiscus and Lime to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
These Whipped Lemon Cheesecake and Blueberry Parfaits are a perfect dessert for spring. The cheesecake is light and airy, and the lemon adds a bright, fresh flavor!
This Icebox Cake is amazing with homemade cookies and syrup, but it's also delicious and easily made with storebought options!
If you have any extra grilled chicken on hand, you have to make my Strawberry Mango Grilled Chicken Salad!
Want a great grilling recipe that isn’t the typical burger night? This grilled lemon garlic shrimp is a family pleaser and easy to make.
Smoked tilapia with jerk seasoning served in a rice pilaf made with pineapple, green onion, red peppers and cilantro. Light, healthy and very flavourful!
This Icebox Cake is the perfect cake to bring along with you to summer gatherings! This cake will help you celebrate all of those Red, White and Blue Holidays! Bring the Icebox Cake along for gatherings, celebrations, but don’t forget to enjoy it around your own table too!
These steamed mussels are made in a delicious broth made with wine, garlic and tomatoes. Perfect as an appetizer or cook up some pasta for a complete meal!
This mini bacon ranch cheese ball recipe is so easy to make and delicious! You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to put this appetizer together.
These Unicorn Rainbow Ice Pops are inspired by Unicorn ice cream everywhere! These pretty pastel colored unicorn ice pops will delight little girls and adults alike.
Just when you think s’mores can’t get any easier, check out my Mint Chocolate S’mores Pie recipe! Let’s combine the tastiness of s’mores with a little mint and make it into a pie. It’s simple, delicious, and you only need the oven to toast the marshmallows!
If you love toasted marshmallows, then you’ll love this Easy Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream recipe. This food hack combines vanilla ice cream with a bag of marshmallows to create something magical.
When I think of a refreshing summery drink I think of the flavor combination of grapefruit and basil. The tartness of the grapefruit is the perfect compliment to the sweet and mellow flavor of the basil.
These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip no bake bars are the perfect healthy snack to hit the spot when you’re craving something sweet! With just 6 ingredients, they are quick and easy to make too.
Lemon Strawberry Prosecco Sorbet Float is the queen of all floats. With just a handful of ingredients, you can have a cool drink that is super easy to make.

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Tuesday 8th of August 2017
Thanks so much for including my Grapefruit Basil Refresher! All of these recipes look incredible!
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Friday 21st of July 2017
Yeah! So glad you liked my lemon garlic grilled shrimp! It's irresistible :)
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Wednesday 19th of July 2017
Karyn, thank you so much for featuring my Skinny Greek Salad this week! Your parties are always so fun and the recipes are always mouth-watering! PS...I cannot get over your Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake. OMGosh!!! YUMMO!
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