
Some Assembly Required
Fresh and Easy No-Cook Recipes
Julia Rutland(Author)
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Publisher)
Published on 21. May 2026
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-64755-540-5 (ISBN)
Description
Savor the simple convenience of more than 165 fresh, no-cook recipes that save time and celebrate the joy of effortless meals.
Sometimes life has you juggling a hectic schedule, or maybe temperatures are on the rise and the last thing you want is a hot kitchen. Regardless of the situation, Some Assembly Required reinvents mealtime! These delicious no-cook recipes require minimal effort and no heat: just a few basic ingredients, a little creativity, and a lot less cleanup. This cookbook shows how easy it can be to assemble beautiful, nourishing dishes without turning on the oven.
Author Julia Rutland shares practical, tested recipes for every part of the day-from quick breakfasts to satisfying dinners, complete with colorful salads, decadent desserts, and so much more. Alongside helpful tips for preparation, storage, and ingredient substitutions-as well as freshness guidelines-you'll get smart strategies for making the most of pantry staples and seasonal produce. With Julia's expertise and approachable tone, you'll gain confidence in the kitchen while proving there's always time for a family dinner.
Inside you'll find:
Over 165 no-cook recipes-tested and tasted by the author
Dips, salads, sandwiches, bowls, desserts, and more
Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable dishes
Full-color photographs to spark inspiration
Sometimes life has you juggling a hectic schedule, or maybe temperatures are on the rise and the last thing you want is a hot kitchen. Regardless of the situation, Some Assembly Required reinvents mealtime! These delicious no-cook recipes require minimal effort and no heat: just a few basic ingredients, a little creativity, and a lot less cleanup. This cookbook shows how easy it can be to assemble beautiful, nourishing dishes without turning on the oven.
Author Julia Rutland shares practical, tested recipes for every part of the day-from quick breakfasts to satisfying dinners, complete with colorful salads, decadent desserts, and so much more. Alongside helpful tips for preparation, storage, and ingredient substitutions-as well as freshness guidelines-you'll get smart strategies for making the most of pantry staples and seasonal produce. With Julia's expertise and approachable tone, you'll gain confidence in the kitchen while proving there's always time for a family dinner.
Inside you'll find:
Over 165 no-cook recipes-tested and tasted by the author
Dips, salads, sandwiches, bowls, desserts, and more
Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable dishes
Full-color photographs to spark inspiration
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United States
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Color photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
780 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64755-540-5 (9781647555405)
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E-Book
04/2026
Adventure Publications
€24.49
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Person
Julia Rutland is a writer and author with 25 years of experience in the food, publishing, travel, and marketing industries. She is the author of more than a dozen cookbooks. Julia worked at Coastal Living magazine as senior food editor, with Wimmer Cookbooks as a sales and marketing consultant, and in the test kitchens of Southern Living magazine. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an international philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality. Julia lives in Hillsboro, Virginia.
Content
Introduction
Appetizers
Beverages
Breakfast
Sandwiches and Wraps
Soups
Salads and Sides
Main-Dish Salads and Bowls
Desserts
Equivalents
Index
About the Author
Appetizers
Beverages
Breakfast
Sandwiches and Wraps
Soups
Salads and Sides
Main-Dish Salads and Bowls
Desserts
Equivalents
Index
About the Author