Summer menu without the stove: fresh, practical and ready to enjoy
When temperatures rise, serving cold dishes and no-cook desserts simplifies organization. Get inspired by a practical and tasty stove-top summer menu.
Easy and tasty
In summer, a no-stove menu helps bring light and delicious dishes to the table, with fresh, colorful ingredients, ideal for flavorful lunches and dinners.
No-bake zuccotto
No-bake Zuccotto is an easy and delicious summer dessert that can be made without an oven. Three cream cheese fillings, enriched with cocoa and berries, alternate with Novara biscuits, creating a fresh, contrasting, and spectacular dessert.
Smart tip: alternate the layers with chopped dried fruit and finish with melted chocolate.
Tasty summer chickpea salad
This delicious summer chickpea salad is a fresh and colorful dish, perfect for a light and delicious lunch. Chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, and feta cheese combine with a fragrant dressing of olive oil, mint, and lemon for a simple yet flavorful result.
Smart tip: personalize it with toasted crunchy bread cubes or toasted dried fruit.
Insalata Shirazi
Shirazi Salad is a traditional Persian summer side dish, fresh and no-cook. Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and herbs combine with a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice, creating a light and delicious dish.
Smart tip: you can replace the plum tomatoes with beefsteak or pachino tomatoes, always taking care to remove the seeds.
Panzanella
Panzanella is one of the great classics of Tuscan cuisine, a cold leftover dish made with stale bread and fresh vegetables. The bread, softened with water and vinegar, is combined with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil for a simple, authentic, and flavorful dish.
Smart tip: You can replace the coppery tomatoes with cherry tomatoes or use red wine vinegar instead of white vinegar.
