As well as drinks to keep you cool and a few easy-breezy treats to keep your sweet tooth happy. Everything featured is fast, easy, no-bake or nearly no-bake, since most of us would rather spend our time outdoors and with family and friends than in a hot kitchen.
Chipotle Avocado Cucumber Flatbreads (vegetarian, vegan if vegan flatbread is used)
Mango Basil Personal-Sized Tortilla Pizzas (vegetarian or vegan if vegan cheese and tortillas are used)
Double Melted Cheese and Red Pepper Dip (GF) – Make in 5 minutes in microwave
4. Pina Colada Dip (vegan, GF)
Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters (vegan, GF)
“Cheater’s” Guacamole (veagn, GF) – Make in 5 minutes
Cheddar Cheese and Olive Oil Savory Muffins
Vegetable Fried Rice Frittata (vegetarian, GF)
Corn and Double Cheese Dip (vegan, GF, serve warm or cold) – Make in 5 minutes
Avocado, Cream Cheese, and Salsa-Stuffed Puff Pastries (easy to keep vegan)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip (vegan, GF, fat-free option, serve warm or cold) – Make in 5 minutes
Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix – Make in 5 minutes
Cinnamon Sugar Chocolate Pretzels (no-bake, vegan, GF) – Make in 5 minutes and one of the best things I made in 2012 on the work-reward scale and my husband begs for these
Peach Mango Pineapple White Sangria – A great way to stretch a bottle of wine and serve a crowd
Coconut Water Champagne Fruit Punch (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, No Sugar Added)
Mango Coconut Water Tropical Martini
Rum Runner
Pink Lemonade Freezer Bars
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups and Ice Cream
Chocolate-Covered 7-Minute Microwave Caramels (GF)
White Chocolate Buttery Waffles Snack Mix
Orange PushUp Smoothie – This was the Most Viewed Recipe my entire site in 2012. Apparently everyone loves Creamsicles and Orange PushUps as much as I do
Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies – Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Crumble Bars
Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Have a favorite easy-breezy warmer weather recipe that you’re looking forward to making? Feel free to share links in the comments and have a happy, fun, and safe weekend. Check back tomorrow for a giveaway!
