People, it is HOT in Texas. Like I’m allowing-my-kids-to-watch-too-much-TV-because-it’s-too-hot-to-go-outside hot. And I know that the last thing anyone wants to do when it’s already hot is turn on the oven to heat up the kitchen even more. So I’ve combed out some of the best recipes I could find- 50+ recipes that don’t require an oven! Yay! From crockpot to stove top, these recipes will make you happy, and even happier because your oven stays in the O-F-F position!

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Appetizers:

Best Shrimp Dip with Cilantro Lime Aioli by Insights by April

Fried Instant Mashed Potatoes

Simple and Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip by ArtSea Chic

Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños 

 

Quick and Easy Restaurant-Style Salsa by Biblical Homemaking

Italian Mozzarella Potstickers Easy Corn Salsa by Penney Lane Kitchen

Salads:

Ambrosia Fruit Salad by Planet Weidknecht The Best Salad Ever on this site

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad by Meal Planning Magic

Mandarin Orange Pasta Salad by Britches ‘n’ Boots   Triple Berry Balsamic Salad by The Peanuts Gang

  Copycat recipe of Portillo’s Chopped Salad by Christine Trevino   Greek Lentil and Orzo Salad by Meal Planning Magic

Cranberry-Pecan Chicken Salad

Frozen Fruit Salad by Kirsten Oliphant

Asian Chicken Salad by MamaGab

Soup:

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (which will be fabulous with fresh tomatoes and basil- yum!)

Curried Indian Chicken Soup

Sandwiches:

Grilled Basil Mozzarella Flatbread

Rosemary Provolone Grilled Cheese

Sides:

Honey-Seared Carrots with Rosemary

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes by The Grant Life

Spicy Grilled Pineapple by Family Fun Journal

 Mains:

Crock-Pot Chicken and Broccoli Teriyaki 5- ingredient Crock Pot Ribs by the TipToe Fairy

 

Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Fried-Avocado Tacos by Apples to Applique (oh my word these are going on my menu plan!) Spicy Ginger Chicken by the Fontenot Four   The Peanut Gang’s Spatchcocking Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Faux-Fried Rice

The Best Fish Tacos Ever by M is for Mama

Texas-Style Crock Pot Ribs

Summer Dinner Ideas by Mom’s Confession

Crazy-Easy Stacked Enchiladas

Desserts:

No-Bake Chocolate Yummies by Oh, Mrs. Tucker

Creamy Dreamsicle Shake

Salted Caramel Fudge by Eat Pray {read} love

The Best Banana Pudding Recipe by Family Fun Journal

Homemade Espresso Magic Shell ice cream topping by The Grant Life

Semi-Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake by Penney Lane Kitchen

 

Snacks

Stovetop Applesauce by Britches ‘n’ Boots

Healthy Greek Yogurt Popsicles by Your Modern Family

Breakfast Foods

Vegan Breakfast Tacos by It Starts on the Inside

Cracker Barrel Pancakes– one of my favorites for sure!

Skillet Breakfast Nachos (yum!) by The Grant Life