From bright, fresh salads to savory grilled meats to slow cooker stars, these oven-free recipes are packed with flavor but won’t heat up the house!
Glazed Ham Steak
Do you love oven-baked ham but don’t have hours to cook? Look no further than this quick and easy air fryer ham steak recipe that doesn’t require an oven!
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Grinder Sandwich
This Italian Grinder Sandwich recipe combines savory deli meats, creamy provolone, crisp lettuce, onions, pepperoncini, and bright vinaigrette on a crusty Italian loaf. It’s perfect for gatherings or to share with friends and family at home, and the best part is it doesn’t require an oven!
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
These easy air fryer turkey burgers have a juicy and moist, perfectly seasoned turkey patty, a crispy toasted bun, and all of your favorite toppings! This is a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t require an oven.
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Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs
This flavorful, healthy tuna salad recipe leaves out the traditional mayonnaise and instead uses dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can make this tuna salad creamy with Greek yogurt, or keep it dairy-free. And the best part? No oven needed!
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Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
These Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches feature crisp, sliced cucumber, pepper jack cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, creamy dill sauce, and fresh spring mix for an easy, delicious sandwich that’s great for picnics, lunches, or parties. The best part? No oven required!
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Carne Asada
This is the best carne asada marinade out there, packed with authentic Mexican flavor. It’s smoky, citrusy, savory, and perfect for everything from carne asada burritos to a carne asada plate that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant. Plus, it doesn’t require an oven!
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Mediterranean Grain Bowl
Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine pre-cooked grains, lots of healthy vegetables, and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes, no oven needed!
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Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze
This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction. The best part? No oven required!
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Arugula Caprese Salad
This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect summer salad you’re going to love, and the best part is it doesn’t require an oven!
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Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema
This grilled chicken with cilantro crema is a perfect summer meal. With juicy marinated and grilled chicken breast, and a creamy, tangy cilantro crema, it’s a delicious and flavorful pairing that’s amazing for weeknights or summer cookouts. And guess what? No oven needed!
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Ranchera Steak
Ranchera meat, or flap steak, is the most common cut of beef used for carne asada. It lends itself well to marinating, then grilling over high heat. This recipe will teach you how to create a flavorful carne asada using ranchera meat, and the best part is no oven is needed!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are spicy, tangy, cheesy, and delicious. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a gathering with friends. And the best part? No oven required!
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Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu
This slow cooker lamb ragu is the ultimate Italian comfort food. The lamb is braised for hours to create a delicious, rich sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta for a warming dinner that doesn’t require an oven.
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Turkey Avocado Sandwich
Crisp toasted bread, bacon, gooey cheese, savory turkey, rich avocado, and tangy chipotle sauce come together for the ultimate turkey sandwich. The best part? No oven required!
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Grilled Chile Lime Chicken
This Chile Lime Grilled Chicken is an easy and delicious dish pairing the flavors of lime, chile, and sea salt with juicy, flavorful grilled chicken! It’s a perfect summer dinner that doesn’t require an oven.
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Greek Green Salad
Be transported to Greece with this Prasini Salad, a simple, delicious Mediterranean dish of crispy romaine hearts, creamy feta cheese, fresh scallions and dill, and bright lemon vinaigrette. It’s a perfect side salad with any meal, and the best part is it doesn’t require an oven!
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Blackened Cod Tacos
These smoky and savory blackened cod tacos are an easy and delicious fish taco recipe with crisp cabbage, fresh lime juice, bright pico de gallo, and lightly charred tortillas. They’re a weeknight dinner you’ll love, and the best part is no oven is needed!
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Turkey Burger Sliders
With juicy turkey patties, crisp buns, and all your favorite toppings, this easy turkey burger slider recipe takes your favorite turkey burgers and makes them bite-sized! They’re perfect for an easy dinner, great for your next BBQ, or are an amazing dish for a party, and the best part is they don’t require an oven.
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Shrimp Noodle Stir-Fry
Coming together in under an hour, this healthy, delicious shrimp, vegetable, and udon noodle dinner is perfect for weeknights, and the best part is it doesn’t require an oven!
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