No-Cook

A great way to make use of a glut of summer herbs, this mix suits any grilled meat.

We love the rich, salty flavor of anchovies, especially with lamb, but we don't really want to bite into one. Chop until they're practically a paste.

Buttermilk, packed with calcium and probiotics, lends a subtle tanginess to this spice-spiked lassi. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a hit of crunch.

Ginger beer (which contains no alcohol) adds a sweet kick to the tart blackberries. It’s readily available in supermarkets.

"This twist on a Snakebite and Black cocktail uses raspberry lambic instead of hard cider." —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

Miso and hot pepper paste are at the root of every ssam sauce, but no two household's are the same. Tweak it to your liking.

This lightly pickled mix of vegetables and seaweed is especially good with seafood.

A refreshing citrus sangria that gets bittersweet notes from Suze, a French aperitif.

Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.

Solar salt is coarse and crunchy and keeps its shape; Asian markets stock it, but kosher salt is fine, too.

This sauce goes with pretty much any grilled meat; stir leftovers into yogurt to make a dip.