Homemade hummus
A creamy chickpea dip made for sharing.
Meal ideas
Recipes without an oven
Choose by your time, equipment and ingredients.
How to choose
No oven does not mean no cooking or waiting. Check available burners and add a cold preparation to free space on the hob.
Timings are guides and include stated rests. Side dishes are prepared separately.
Chickpea, tomato and cucumber salad
A no-cook salad using already cooked chickpeas, crunchy vegetables and a lemon dressing.
Tomato bruschetta
Grilled bread, juicy tomatoes and basil: a simple starter.
Homemade apple compote without added sugar
Apples, a little water and gentle cooking for a compote you can leave chunky or blend smooth.
Carrot patties in a frying pan
Finely grated carrots bound with eggs and flour, cooked as small patties of even thickness.
Tomato and basil pasta
A simple sauce that lets good tomatoes shine.
Chickpea curry
A fragrant, filling pantry-friendly dinner.
Simple tomato and red lentil dhal
A home version using dry red lentils, canned tomatoes and spices. Rice or bread is prepared separately.
Egg shakshuka
Eggs poached in a tomato, pepper and spice sauce.
Fluffy pancakes
A weekend breakfast worth making together.
Potato and mushroom skillet
Precooked potatoes browned with mushrooms and onion, using a saucepan and a frying pan instead of an oven.
Vegetable ramen
A comforting bowl of aromatic broth and noodles.
Carrot and red lentil soup
A blended soup without cream, thickened with red lentils, for four servings.
Spanish tortilla
Potatoes, eggs and onion make a generous classic.
Vegetable ratatouille
A classic of tender vegetables, even better reheated.
Chocolate mousse
An airy dessert to make ahead.
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Explore further
Cooking without an oven: choose the dish and method
Plan a meal with a pan, a saucepan or cold preparations instead of converting an oven recipe blindly.