50 No-Heat Summer Potluck Dishes
Posted by Jessica Witt on July 14, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ente...raspberry-cheesecake
When it comes to cooking on these scorching summer days, even looking at the stove can make you break a sweat. Keep your cool with these simple yet impressive recipes that can be assembled without turning on the oven or barbecue.
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Featuring a shortbread crumble crust jam-packed with a raspberry cream cheese filling, this creamy cake will please kids and adults alike.
Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Light and airy Italian bread slices are brushed with an oil, vinegar and oregano mixture, then filled with roasted red peppers, salami, proscuitto, mortadella, cucumber, basil leaves and pickled pepperoncini
Hot days call for cold soup, and this silky corn version is packed with summer fresh bounty like peaches and basil, and completely packable in mason jars for a little al fresco dining.
This classic, creamy coleslaw is made in just 10 minutes and is the perfect addition to your summer picnic table or backyard cookout.
Light orzo pasta is tossed with tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, olives, goat cheese and herbs, and coated in an easy homemade vinaigrette.
Colourful layers of a blueberry, strawberry and raspberry mixture with a luscious lemon cream is packed into a trifle bowl in this elegant dessert from Tyler Florence.
Featuring BBQ pork and pickled vegetables, this classic Vietnamese sandwich is fairly complex with many different elements, but they are all worth it.
A quintessential summer dessert, Bobby's take on banana pudding adds chocolate wafer cookies to the mix for a crunchy, chocolatey surprise.
Mini cornbread bites are filled with a light and fresh salad of corn, avocado, onion, baby shrimp, coriander and fresh lime juice for some zing. Feel free to sub in chicken, or go vegetarian.
A deliciously healthy breakfast, snack or dessert, fruit salad is topped with a sweet lime-infused Greek yogurt mixture. 
Creamy avocado, hearty pinto beans, fresh cilantro, corn and tomato make for a quick and healthy winning salad.
A bright and fresh veggie-filled macaroni salad that's great served at a picnic or as a side with lunch or dinner.
Mediterranean flavours and ingredients mingle in a supremely delicious and hydrating cold soup. Tomatoes, cucumber and bell peppers are all high in water, making this a go-to for those in need of a thirst-quenching meal.
Floridaâs key lime pie, one of the richest summertime desserts, gets the ice cream treatment in these pastel pops. Instead of ice cream and sweetened condensed milk, lime zest and Greek yogurt pair up to create a healthier alternative, still packed with sunshiny flavour.
An easy and delicious combination of homemade oatmeal lace cookies and a sweet, tangy berry parfait.
Serve this lively green salsa made with fresh mint and garlic alongside tortilla chips for a deceptively simple party starter.
Keep your guests sun-safe and hydrated, with this elegant, modern appetizer rich in lycopene and water. It's the perfect bite to enjoy with a cocktail.
Cucumbers and chilis go quite well together in this fresh and spicy salad. Toss with raw onions and crunchy cashews, then dress it with a zesty lime, honey and ginger vinegrette. Garnish with grated fresh coconut for a little added sweetness.
With layers of fresh vegetables, assorted cold cuts and mozzarella di bufala cheese, this lunch-worthy loaf is perfect for picnics or family meals in the backyard on a hot day.
A combination of ice cream, sherbet, club soda and a drizzle of homemade raspberry syrup, embrace your inner kid and indulge in these easy-to-make ice cream sodas.
This salad from The Pioneer Woman is complete with thin spaghetti, cucumbers, two kinds of cabbage, kale and chopped peanuts.
A bright and beautiful after-dinner treat, this citrus pie starts with a graham cracker crust, filled with a key lime mixture and topped with thick whipped cream and wedges of lime.
Turkey, dried apricots, lemon zest, mayo and presto: You've turned your leftovers into a scrumptious new appetizer. Spoon over squares of rye bread and garnish with a sliver of red onion.
This delicious Greek-inspired pasta salad is packed with bold flavours, fresh vegetables and big chunks of feta cheese.
Switch up your typical tomato salsa for sweet and spicy peach. Pulse garlic, onions, jalapeÃąos in a food processor with fresh lime juice and chili powder, before adding chopped peaches. Spoon the mixture into mason jars and hit the road.
Smoky barbecued corn gives depth to this colourful summertime salad packed with chickpeas, black beans, green and red pepper and a finely chopped jalapeÃąo for a touch of summer heat.
The perfect ending to any Italian meal, this individual tiramisu recipe is rich and creamy with great coffee flavour.
With smoky sausage, smoked Gouda cheese and lots of grilled vegetables, this fully-loaded potato salad is ideal for backyard parties and long weekend dinners.
It's hard to pass up a simple sandwich filled with bright, herby pesto, fresh tomatoes and thick slices of fresh mozzarella.
Homemade sushi? No problem! Instead of refined white rice, protein-packed (and trendy) quinoa is used to fill out this maki roll. Along with a deep-green nori wrapper, nutritious green vegetables and avocado make this a sushi roll you can eat every day, and still feel good about. Sustainable, lean and completely plant-based, roll up your sleeves â and get rolling!
Turn that old sweet tray favourite into a frozen decadent True North dessert by layering the traditional base and custard filling with ice cream, then topping it off with chocolate.
Light, crunchy and full of spring flavours, this appetizer is as simple as shaving vegetables with your peeler and tossing them with a simple olive oil dressing. An elegant and impressive hors d'oeuvre you can make in minutes.
Nothing says summer like strawberry shortcake! Sweet cashew-coconut crust is packed with a creamy strawberry filling in these raw vegan strawberry shortcake pies.
A tasty side or light lunch, this chickpea-filled salad incorporates broccoli, grapes, cucumber and a zesty dressing for a refreshing bite.
A simple recipe that delivers professional results â and no one will know that you whipped this up in 15-minutes flat. The trick to this crowd-pleasing cake is the chocolate shell sauce that hardens into a cook, crackly topping.
If you love baba ganoush, youâll love this roasted eggplant spread. It has all the creamy, roasted goodness plus the sweetness of roasted red pepper, red onions and freshly chopped garlic.
Vegans and non-vegans alike will love this creamy cheesecake. Top with fresh berries or a fresh lemon curd for a light finish to any meal.
These tasty little bites start out as an easy turkey meatloaf, which is then chilled, cut up into cubes and skewered with a grape, celery and apple.
Whip up this quick and easy Italian side for a fragrant and filling salad that will last for days in your cooler. Fresh oregano, thyme and basil meld perfectly with tart red wine vinegar and smooth extra-virgin olive oil.
These scrumptious vegetarian wraps are packed with protein and good-for-you fats in the form of hummus, tahini and olive oil. Add that to the salad greens, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers loaded into every bite, and you have a road trip meal guaranteed to keep you feeling sharp and ready for adventure.