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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This pie has everything but the kitchen sink. Plus, it is a no-bake recipe!

When this recipe said it had it all I had no idea that this was a mile high pie that piled onto a homemade graham cracker crust. I mean how can you possible go wrong with that?

Because this pie is so rich you can serve in smaller slices but to be honest with you, I think this will be such a hit at your next gathering you might want to go ahead and make an extra! Thankfully bananas are in season all year around no matter what part of the country so no matter what time of you you need something that will knock everyone’s socks off, you can always make this.

I love that this recipe came with the ingredients and directions on how to make your own graham cracker crust. I love being able to make my pies in my favorite glass pie dishes instead fo a flimsy foil one that the store bought crust comes in. I have almost had one of those fold in half before they are so thin..and the pie was still in it, now that would have been a disaster!
So there you go, you got this!

This is what Aimee of Shugary Sweets has to say about this recipe that she made from her fellow blogger’s new cookbook.

When I told her I would review and share one of the recipes from her book, it was so hard to choose. But of course, I had to go with a dessert. And since Banana Cream Pie is one of my favorite flavors of pie (EVER), I knew this would be the one.

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Quick Tip: Not a huge caramel fan? Try using hot fudge sauce instead. Oh my gosh it will taste like those chocolate dipped bananas from the State Fair!

Recipe and Photo courtesy of Aimee from Shugary Sweets and “Our Sweet Basil Kitchen” cookbook. 

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This pie is easy enough for a 3rd grader to make!

I love having recipes that are easy enough for kids to make and this one totally fits that bill.

Being able to measure things out and follow directions is so valuable and yet sometimes we don’t stop to think of how many things we can teach simply by spending time in the kitchen with our kids or grandkids.

Plus, when they get to serve this pie to others and see the delighted reaction when people put their fork of this recipe into their mouths it is a real self esteem booster. They did it. They really did it.

Now, you don’t have to be a third grader or even have a third grader to make this amazingly scrumptious pie. It might just be one of your favorite go to recipes from now on ..especially when heating up the oven isn’t an option for keeping your house cool.

Pie anyone? Coming right up!

This is what Dorothy of Crazy for Crust has to say about her recipe.

SO…PIE. NO BAKE COCONUT CREAM PIE, WITH A GOLDEN OREO CRUST. JUST HAND ME A FORK, NO PLATE REQUIRED.

 

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Quick Tip: If you don;t have Oreos, feel free to make your favorite shortbread or pastry crust. But seriously, how can you top vanilla Oreos?

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Dorothy of Crazy for Crust 

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So CrAzY it just might work!

The taste of key lime pie is so light and refreshing! After moving to Southern California I found that I use citrus much more than I ever have before. Lemons or limes!

Having a kiddo down the street who sells the lemons off his family tree is also pretty darned handy. I am a frequent customer of his lemons, blood oranges, and avocados, but if I want limes the place I head is the local Farmer’s Market.

Ohh my!

But fresh fruit isn’t always available to everyone or all year long so when I say this recipe I almost thought Keri was kidding.

I mean use an actual pie for one of the ingredients?

But that is exactly what she did, and after seeing how easy and creative this fun treat was I think I might have to keep at least one of those pies in the freezer for last minute guest or invites. Who am I kidding? I might need to keep an extra pie around for those nights when you just want something special without the fuss or mess!

This is what Keri of Shaken Together has to say about this super easy-no-fuss- dessert dip!

This cool, creamy no-bake Key Lime Pie Dip with bite sized pieces of key lime pie is stirred right in.

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Quick Tip: Not a huge fan of Key Lime? Pick out your favorite custard based pie, like a coconut cream, and try that!

 

Photo and recipe courtesy of Keri at Shaken Together 

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No Bake Cheesecake? How cool! Literally.

I love the taste of cheesecake, but it can be so heavy and overwhelming. Adding in citrus really lightens up the flavor and the fact that this is a no bake treat makes it nice. Really, who wants to heat up the house during the summer months.

When we lived in the Midwest I noticed that the older farm houses had a “summer kitchen”.  It was a small outbuilding next to the house that had a stove and storage. It was where the canning, cooking, and baking took place during the summer months, especially when the harvest was plentiful.

Coming from CA, I thought that seemed odd, but when the temperature and the humidity started rising to a sweltering level I understood the wisdom.

Being able to make anything without having to heat up the house was a huge benefit.

Here is what Martha says about her no-bake Key Lime Cheesecake.

This airy, mousse-like treat blends the tartness of Key lime pie with the richness of cheesecake. Its graham-cracker crust sets in the freezer rather than the oven, and the traditional whipped-cream topping is folded right into the filling, along with fresh citrus juice and zest, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk. Chill it overnight, and wake up to a world of bliss.

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Quick Tip: If you do not have key limes available, go ahead and replace with regular limes. The taste will be a bit different but will still be amazing.

 Photo by Armando Rafael and recipe courtesy of  Martha Stewart.

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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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“There are three responses to a piece of design~ yes, no, and WOW. Wow is the one to aim for.” Milton Glaser

One of the things I did when our kids were younger was to get them involved in the kitchen. I would wash their hands, put on their little aprons, and pull stools next to the counter for them to sit on.

It was a time to talk, to share, to teach, and a time when they felt the satisfaction of producing something they felt proud of and shared with others. It isn’t an easy thing because it does take time and energy, but it was worth every second.

One of the benefits is in the math department. When you are doubling a recipe a youngster can see for themselves as they measure out ingredients that 1/2 plus 1/2 does NOT equal 1/4, but rather 1 whole. Measuring out vanilla or salt is also key, 3/4 plus 3/4 is not 6/8. Well, you get the picture, and thankfully so does you little kitchen helper.

As someone who struggled with math growing up, I loved being able to offer a hands-on approach to learning with my kids.

Finding recipes that are easy enough for the youngest of cooking enthusiasts to help with isn’t always easy, but this one is a sure hit.

Here is what Dan at Cakes Cottage has to say about his fun recipe.

Summer is so close and the hot temperatures, are already in full swing where I live, and I have NO desire to crank up my oven. That’s where this No-Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake comes into play!

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Quick Tip: If you don’t have blueberries and strawberries, feel free to swap in another fruit such as banana and raspberries. I love the patriotic feel of this cake, but if you are serving this at a baby or bridal shower it would be easy to stick with a color theme.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Dan at Cakes Cottage  

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