Summer Recipes, Cooking without using the Oven

Summer is here and with summer comes warm weather. I don’t like to use the oven when it’s warm in the summer. So, I’ve put together more than 80 oven free recipes. All of these recipes are oven free. If you need some more oven free meals for this summer be sure to check out these recipes.

When it’s hot out the last thing you want to do is to turn on the oven and heat up the house even more. Am I right?! I know during the summer and sometimes even on the hot days of spring that seem to pop up, I like to avoid using my oven. It helps to keep the house cooler.

I try to keep skillet dishes, slow cooker recipes and grilling recipes on my menu plan during the summer months. If you need a few new oven free menu ideas, I’ve got quite a few for you. I’ve put together a list of over 80 oven free recipes you can make. You could really fill up your summer menu plan with these recipes below and never have to think about what’s for dinner.

I’ve separated them out into six sections, skillet or stove top recipes that are made on the stove top. Slow cooker recipes that will require a slow cooker. Here’s my favorite slow cooker you can get it at Amazon. (referral link) Or grilling recipes for cooking using your gas, charcoal, wood fired grill or maybe even out camping. I’ve included a few no cook recipes too for those really warm days. Also life is sweeter with a little dessert every once in a while so I included some no bake desserts too.

I’ve also included at the end, a few of my favorite freezer meals that can be made without using the oven. This way you can have a few meals tucked away in the freezer for those busy or lazy summer days.

Summer is here and with summer comes warm weather. I don’t like to use the oven when it’s warm in the summer. So, I’ve put together more than 80 oven free recipes. All of these recipes are oven free. If you need some more oven free meals for this summer be sure to check out these recipes.

Skillet or Stove Top Recipes

Quick and easy skillet dishes that the whole family is sure to love.

Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Pan Fried Pork Chops

Bolognese Sauce

Chicken Milano

Marinated Mushrooms

Homemade Corn Dogs

Chicken Cacciatore

One Pan Cheesy Salsa Pasta

Chicken Salad

Frito Ole

Chicken Bowls with Hatch Chile Rice

Cheesy Italian Sausage Pasta

Chicken ala King

Chicken Breast in Sour Cream Sauce

Monte Cristo Panini Sandwich

Garden Primavera with Ham

Chicken Alfredo

Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls

Thai Coconut Shrimp

Chicken Piccata

Skillet Broccoli Parmesan Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta

Chicken Pasta Florentine

Patty Melt Grilled Cheese

Hamburger Skillet Dish

Shrimp Linguine

Hawaiian Pizza Quesadillas

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Skillet

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Egg, Carrot, and Kohlrabi Sushi

Slow-Cooker-Collage

Slow Cooker Recipes

On those busy summer days, put all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work for you. All without heating up the house too. Great for busy summer days or lazy summer days.

Easy Hamburger Dish

Teriyaki Meatballs

Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Easy Crock Pot Roast Beef

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Roast

Crock Pot Cuban Pulled Pork

3 ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Crock Pot Italian Swiss Steak

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Ribs

Crock Pot North Carolina BBQ Pulled Chicken

Crock Pot Asian Pork Chops

Creamy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Thighs

CP Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Crock Pot Roast Beef with Sour Cream Gravy

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas

Crock Pot Layered Bean Burritos

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak and Mushrooms

Summer is here and with summer comes warm weather. I don’t like to use the oven when it’s warm in the summer. So, I’ve put together more than 80 oven free recipes. All of these recipes are oven free. If you need some more oven free meals for this summer be sure to check out these recipes.

Grilling Recipes

Fire up the grill and try one of these great dishes for lunch or dinner, no oven required.

Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich

Ground Beef Basil Rolls

Grilled Pizza

Easy Grilled Chicken

Taco Burgers

Red Wine and Garlic Marinated London Broil

Coconut Rum Grilled Shrimp

Jalapeño Marinated Grilled Chicken

Grilled Salmon with Goal Cheese and Blueberry Sauce

Melt in Your Mouth Ribs

Buttermilk Garlic Ranch Spareribs

Dijon Steak Kabobs

Ginger Soy Beef Kabobs

Tequila Citrus Shrimp

Chile Lime Chicken on the Grill

No Cook Recipes

Some days it’s just too hot to cook. Here’s a few ideas for no cook meals.

Guacamole Tacos

Tuna Wrap

Asian Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Strawberry and Kale Chicken Salad

Summer is here and with summer comes warm weather. I don’t like to use the oven when it’s warm in the summer. So, I’ve put together more than 80 oven free recipes. All of these recipes are oven free. If you need some more oven free meals for this summer be sure to check out these recipes.

Desserts

Life’s a little sweeter when you have dessert. Here’s some great oven free dessert ideas.

No Bake Dairy Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Brownie in a Mug

Chocolate covered Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Lasagna

Crock Pot Cherry Cobbler

Crock Pot Chocolate Cherry Cake

Gluten Free No Bake Brownie Bites

No Bake Granola Bars

No Bake Chocolate Oat Balls

Freezer Meals to Make Ahead

These freezer meals can be made ahead and then prepared on the grill or in the crock pot.

World’s Best Chicken

Herb Rubbed Steak

Easy Thai Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

Island Chicken

Garlic and Herb Chicken Thighs

Do you have a favorite dish you love to make in the summer? I would love to have your share it below in the comments. I’m always on the lookout for new recipes to try.

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7 Comments

  1. Thanks for sharing these ideas, Shelly. I love making pasta on the stovetop. 🙂

  2. Katherine King says:

    Thank you for including my Tuna Wrap in your list 🙂

  3. Perfect for hot summer night cooking. Thanks for including my Red Beans and Rice recipe.

  4. What a great list! I’ve pinned it so that I can find something to make for dinner on those very hot days later this summer.

  5. Ohmygosh this list is amazing! I am so over using the oven and can’t wait to try a few of these! Thanks for including my recipe Shelley! <3

  6. This post is a super idea! So many quick and easy summer recipes, all without heating up the house with your oven – how perfect! I’m definitely pinning this to share! And thanks a million for including our Taco Burgers, and our slow cooker recipes for Chicken Tacos, NC Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches – we’re thrilled to be included in this terrific list! We just love all those recipes, and we’re so excited for your readers to try them, too! Happy, happy summer to you! 😀

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