Some Assembly Required

Savor the simple convenience of 130 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, 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 relishing dozens of simply prepared meals.

Inside you’ll find:

130 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

Author Biography

Julia Rutland is a writer and author with 25 years of experience in the food, publishing, travel, and marketing industries. She 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 the author of more than a dozen cookbooks and 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 the D.C. wine-country town of Hillsboro, Virginia, with her family.