Every single layer is totally amazing. Put all three together and this will knock your socks off!

Ever have those days when you could really go for something absolutely amazing? I love that these bars don’t even require an oven to make! Three layers of absolute mint and chocolate bliss.

I LOVE mint. Just unwrapping a small rectangle foil off an of Andes mint is a soothing experience that reminds me of going out to dinner at a steakhouses when I first got married. Andes mints always came with the check.

It has been years since I thought of those little treats, but seeing this yummy easy to make dessert brought back some memories.

Isn’t it great that you don;t have to make a reservation and go to a steak house to recapture the flavor of those melt in your mouth chocolate covered mints?

This dessert is super easy to make. Hello? Only twenty minutes!  And it makes a small pan, but since I noticed that this can be frozen for a few months. This can easily be made a few batches at a time.  Next time there is an event with a lot of people. BAM! Dessert is ready without any mess!

Baby shower? Wedding shower? Make sure to make these simple to make, beautiful to serve, and fantastic flavors that people will definitely be talking about long after the party is over!

This is what Ashley of The Recipe Critic

The husband and I love the mint chocolate combo. We disagree on our share of things, but generally dessert is not one of those things. Unless it’s pumpkin — then he’s all in and I’m on the edge somewhere.

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Quick Tip: My son isn’t the biggest fan of coconut, so feel free to leave that out of this minty chocolate recipe. Face it, there is a heck of a lot going on already with all the flavors.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Ashley at the Recipe Critic

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The most daunting part of baking pies is making the perfect crust.  Now, you don’t have to!

My mom is the official pie maker in our family. The fillings are always great, but what really sets her apart is her amazing crusts. I don’t know how she does it! They are perfect every single time.

This recipe is like a pie, I mean it has all the elements, except the crust is a no brainer! It isn’t a dough that needs chilled or rolled out. Just crumbs and a few ingredients pressed into the pan.

In fact this whole recipe calls for less than 10 ingredients. Simple and simply delicious. How can you beat that?

There is something light refreshing about citrus. Making this will really cool things down at the first bite.

This is what Marzia of Litle Spice Jar has to say about her incredibly scrumptious recipe for those with a sweet tooth!

Creamy, cool, smooth, and so much flavor. After baking the bars, they need a couple of hours to chill in the refrigerator. This had to be the hardest part of the whole process. I couldn’t wait to dig in to these key lime pie bars. That first bite, it makes it alllllll worth it.

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Quick tip: If you have access to limes or lemons, go ahead and juice them, pour juice in ice cube molds and when frozen dump into a large freezer bag. Need juice? Just take as many cubes as you need!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Marzia of Little Spice Jar

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Anyone who knows me know I am a total FREAK for anything lemon.

I don’t know what it is but I just can’t get enough of the bright tangy taste of lemons.

Even the sight if the citrus is cheery. Nothing says clean and fresh like a bowl of lemons right in the middle of the table.

Being from Northern California I wasn’t surrounded by citrus like we are in sunny Southern CA. While I don’t think this area will ever feel like home, I have to admit I have become very spoiled with the abundance of produce.

Lemon Curd is one of my favorite things to make. When I have a bowl of lemons I will usually can a few jars, but since they are such a treat, I end up giving them away as little gifts.

Which means I need to make another batch. It is a vicious cycle, but when life gives you lemons..make something fabulous.

This dessert really caught my eye because it is a bit lighter than a traditional cheesecake and is a no-bake option. the last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is turn on the oven.

This is what Michelle has to say about this lip smacking summer delight.

The whole lemon explosion is sitting on top of a vanilla wafer crust!

This no bake lemon cheesecake is full of lemon flavor, and lighter than a traditional cheesecake recipe, making it the perfect summer dessert!

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Quick Tip: If you have an abundance of lemons  and are not sure what to do with them consider juicing them and pouring the juice into ice cube trays. When they are frozen, just pop the lemon juice cubes out, put into a freezer bag, and put back into freezer. When you need some lemon for anything or even to make a drink with just take out as many cubes as you need.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Michelle of A Latte Food

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