Hurricane Irma is on its way to metro Atlanta, and while there's no telling for sure what the impact will be, all signs point to the area losing power.

While we hope the electricity stays on, here are some recipes that don't require a stove or oven (and in most cases, no electricity at all). Yknow, just in case.

No cooking required for easy nicoise salad (nix the microwave step)

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A native garden is planned for a portion of the Stitch that would cap the Downtown Connector, as shown in renderings. The park is aimed at reconnecting Atlanta neighborhoods and boosting economic development in the heart of the city. (Courtesy of Central Atlanta Progress)

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