How to Throw an Entirely No-Cook Dinner Party, from Drinks to Dessert
We want to entertain our friends, but we’re in the dog days of summer and can’t even *think* about touching the stove without breaking a sweat. Enter this entirely no-cook menu, which covers everything from drinks to dessert. Ninety-degree dinner party? We’ll see you there.
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Big-Batch Pink Negronis
Instead of playing bartender, whip up a crowd-worthy batch of these pretty pink sippers, which are like a light, slighty sweet negroni. Most importantly, you can make eight at the same time.
Prosciutto and Fig Salad Board
A shareable salad that’s as impressively beautiful as it is tasty? This is a no-brainer.
Crudités with Romesco Sauce
Hot tip: Instead of roasting the red peppers at home, you can easily pick up a high-quality jar at the store. No one will be able to tell the difference.
Watermelon Poke Bowls
Your guests will never see this one coming and, after one bite, they’ll never look back.
Rainbow Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Instead of a boring bread basket, fancy things up with these gorgeous bruschetta bites. They’ll be on the table in 15 minutes and gone in even less time.
No-Bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake
We never thought we’d have a crush on a dessert, but here we are. No oven, no problem—now pass the whipped cream.
