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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

This Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is rich and creamy and has the best strawberry flavor. It is so easy to make and is the perfect treat for hot summer days.

Love ice cream? Try this chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe and this cherry vanilla ice cream too.

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I scream, we all scream for ice cream during the summer. Nothing is better than a bowl of your favorite ice cream or ice cream tacos when it is hot outside. This homemade cookies and cream ice cream, coffee ice cream, and this homemade strawberry ice cream are some of our favorites.

Strawberry ice cream is one of the hardest flavors to make at home. It can be difficult to get a creamy texture that has enough berry flavor.

After trying a few different techniques and ingredients, I finally came up with the perfect strawberry ice cream. It is creamy, scoopable, and loaded with fresh strawberries.

Why Make This

You will love how easy it is to make this delicious dessert. It is creamy, delicious, and perfect for hot summer days.

Fresh ripe strawberries are the key to getting the best flavor in this ice cream. Skip the store bought berries and head to a farm or the farmer's market for ripe, juicy berries that have just been picked.

A mixture of heavy cream and milk along with a small amount of cream cheese gives the ice cream base the right amount of fat to make it creamy and not icy.

One of the best things about this strawberry ice cream recipe is that there are no eggs or cooking required.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies

These Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies are a must-try for any peanut butter lover! They are made with two kinds of peanut butter candies, so they are extra delicious. Plus, they stay soft and chewy for days.

If you love cookies with pudding, try these Reese's chocolate cookies, too. They are just as amazing!

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I love baking a big batch of cookies at the beginning of the week to have on hand for lunches and snacking. With hungry kids in the house, they usually only last a few days.

This week, I cleaned our pantry and found an extra bag of peanut butter cups and Reese's Pieces. So, I changed these peanut butter pudding cookies with all the candies.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

These Reese's peanut butter cookies are soft, puffy, and so full of peanut butter goodness. You won't be able to get enough of these delicious treats.

They are perfect for parties, events, or just because you are craving peanut butter cookies.

  • These peanut butter cookies stay soft for days!
  • Each cookie is loaded with Reese's peanut butter cups and Reese's Pieces.
  • This recipe is easy to change based on what candy you have in your pantry. Try using M&M's, Butterfinger, or Snickers instead.
  • They will satisfy your chocolate and peanut butter cravings with just one bite!
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Cranberry Zucchini Slaw

This Cranberry Zucchini Slaw is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite summer vegetable. Dried fruit and sunflower seeds add a delicious and sweet twist, while the creamy yogurt sauce holds it together and gives it a great flavor.

A stack of green and purple bowls filled with zucchini noodles and cranberries.

I love finding new and delicious ways to use zucchini. Usually we add it to this chocolate zucchini cake or this banana zucchini cake.

Did you know that shredded zucchini can also be used in place of cabbage to make a delicious and refreshing slaw?

One of my favorite side dishes for summer is a light zucchini slaw. Cranberries and sunflower seeds added a sweet and salty flavor to the tangy yogurt dressing.

Why This Works

This zucchini slaw comes together in minutes thanks to a spiralizer. It is an easy salad to make while your chicken or steak are still on the grill.

The textures and flavors in this simple salad are so good. The dressing is sweet and creamy without being heavy and helps to soften the raw zucchini noodles.

Bright colors in this slaw make it a pretty addition to any dinner table. It's a great side dish to share at summer picnics or potlucks.

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Raspberry Lemon Poke Cake

This easy Raspberry Lemon Poke Cake is made with a lemon cake mix and soaked with sweetened condensed milk. A light lemon topping and raspberry preserves make this refreshing lemon dessert a crowd favorite at summer picnics.

Lemon cake squares with raspberry and lemon topping on two plates.

Nothing says summer like a cool, refreshing poke cake. There are so many varieties and flavors that you can make using a simple box mix. Some of our favorites are this orange poke cake and this strawberry cheesecake poke cake.

Over time I have come to really like lemon desserts. So the other day I decided to make a lemon poke cake with a sweet lemon raspberry topping. It got rave reviews from friends we shared it with.

Why Make This

Poke cakes are an easy dessert to make for any event. They can be made using any flavor of box cake mix and are easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

This raspberry lemon cake starts with a lemon cake mix. All you need are a few ingredients to make a semi-homemade dessert that everyone will rave about.

  • Easy dessert to make ahead of time.
  • Sweetened condensed milk makes it moist and delicious.
  • Great dessert for picnics and barbecues.

A fluffy lemon mousse topping and raspberry preserves give this lemon cake a sweet and tart flavor. It's such a refreshing treat to enjoy on a hot day.

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Mom's Classic Potato Salad

Eggs, pickles, and celery gives Mom's Classic Potato Salad a delicious flavor that everyone loves.  Bring this tried and true potato salad recipe to your next summer picnic or barbecue. You won't be disappointed.

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One of the best things about summer picnics are all the side dishes and desserts that everyone brings. We usually make veggie pasta salad, ranch blt pasta salad, or a big bowl of potato salad to share.

Everyone has their favorite way of making potato salad, and it is usually based on what you grew up eating. I totally get it because I make mine the same way my mom did.

Why This Works

If you need a creamy potato salad for a picnic or potluck, this is the recipe you should use. It is simple to make, and everyone always asks for more.

It is so easy to make this potato salad recipe your own. Use more or less of the ingredients, or change it up and use different things. Although, I think this is the best combo of ingredients.  

Mom's classic potato salad with eggs is a crowd favorite. It always disappears in a hurry at summer picnics.  It has that mom touch to it that everyone loves!

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Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies

These Espresso Brownies are thick and fudgy with a kick of coffee. Made with dark cocoa powder and instant espresso powder, the decadent brownies will melt in your mouth. They are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves chocolate and coffee.

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Espresso Brownies

Homemade brownies are one of the easiest desserts to make. They really are just as easy to make as a box mix. All you need is 10 minutes and one bowl to make the best dark chocolate brownies you will ever eat.

Over the years I have always made these chocolate chip brownies and Oreo brownies for parties and events. Then I made these espresso brownies, and they officially became our new favorite brownies to bring to everything.

I seriously dream about these dark and rich brownies. What I love most about them is how thick and chewy they are. Plus, the coffee gives them a kick of caffeine and really enhances the chocolate flavor, just like it does in this mudslide pie!

Adding different things to chocolate can enhance its rich flavor. This Dr Pepper cake is another way of doing this, making the chocolate taste even more amazing.

Why Make This Recipe

Coffee lovers will fall in love with these dark chocolate espresso brownies after just one bite. They are thick, fudgy, and have an intense chocolate flavor.

Espresso powder is the secret to making these brownies taste amazing. It deepens the flavor of the chocolate and gives it a rich flavor that you will love.

The easy espresso brownies will satisfy your sweet tooth and your love for coffee. They are the ultimate dessert for any party, picnic, or barbecue.

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Nutella Buttercream Frosting

With just 6 ingredients, you can make this creamy and delicious Nutella Buttercream in minutes. This easy frosting recipe is perfect for spreading on cakes and cupcakes.

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Nutella is one of my favorite things to spread on breakfast pastries and toast. To be completely honest, I like eating it by the spoonful too. It's so delicious and creamy. Perfect for when you are craving chocolate.

The other day I made this chocolate banana cake and wanted some kind of chocolate frosting for it.

I decided to add Nutella to a basic buttercream recipe to give it a light chocolate flavor. It was the best idea ever because it created a light and fluffy frosting that tastes so dreamy!

Why This Works

This Nutella buttercream frosting is so easy to make in minutes. All you need is one bowl and a mixer to create a fluffy frosting that is rich and delicious.

The texture is creamy, yet it holds a shape. It is perfect for piping on cupcakes and brownie bites. You can also spread it on cakes and brownies with an offset spatula.

If you love Nutella, you have to try this easy frosting recipe. The flavor goes so well with vanilla, chocolate, pumpkin, banana, and funfetti cakes. One taste, and you will be hooked.

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M&M Rice Krispie Treats

M&M Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, no-bake dessert that everyone loves. They are ready in minutes and are perfect for parties or potlucks. They are just like the classic Rice Krispie Treats recipe, but with a delicious candy twist.

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M&M Rice Krispies

Rice Krispie treats are one of the best and easiest desserts to make. We love bringing these Reese's Rice Krispie treats and Mickey Mouse treats to parties and events.

These crispy treats are the perfect dessert for kids of all ages. This time, we added candy and extra marshmallows to transform the classic krispies into a colorful and fun dessert.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Loaded with goodies. These cereal treats are packed with extra marshmallows and chocolate-coated candies. You can also use seasonal M&M's to make them festive for different holidays.
  • Best ingredient ratio. The perfect ratio of butter, marshmallow, and rice cereal keeps these no-bake treats soft and chewy for days.
  • Easy to make. Rice Krispie treats with M&M's are easy to make and perfect for summer picnics or potlucks.
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Cookies and Cream Chocolate Pie

This easy no bake Cookies and Cream Pie is made with an Oreo crust, cookie filling, and chocolate pudding. Top it with whipped cream and more cookies for a show stopping dessert.

A slice of cookies and cream pie being lifted up out of the pie.

Our daughter loves cookies and cream, so we make quite a few desserts with Oreo cookies. Some of our favorites are these cookies and cream cookies, dirt pie, and this homemade cookies and cream ice cream.

Since we had another package of cookies and I was craving pie, I decided to make a chocolate Oreo pie for dessert.

Why This Works

This chocolate cookies and cream pie is so easy to make. It is completely no bake, so there is no need to turn on the oven when it is super hot outside.

Not only does the Oreo filling come together in minutes, it is also creamy and delicious. It goes so well with the chocolate cookie crust.

As the pie chills, the cookie chunks soften up and add the most delicious cookies and cream flavor. It's the perfect dessert for Oreo lovers.

This easy Oreo pudding pie is a crowd favorite. It's a great recipe to serve at summer picnics or potluck dinners.

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Oreo Cookie Crust

Learn how to make a simple Oreo Cookie Crust in minutes. This two ingredient crust is the perfect base for pies and cheesecakes and can be used for baked or no bake recipes.

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One of my favorite desserts is pie - especially pies made with a homemade Oreo crust. This cookies and cream pie and this peanut butter chocolate pie are two of our family's favorites.

Sure, you could use a pre-made chocolate cookie crust from the store, but they are usually dry and fall apart easily. Not to mention that the pan they come in isn't the prettiest, and they don't hold much filling.

Did you know that you can make your own Oreo pie crust in minutes? It really is as easy as pie using just two ingredients.

Why It Works

Making your own cookie crust is easy to do and works in so many recipes. It's the perfect base for different flavors - chocolate, peanut butter, and even strawberry.

Melted butter holds the crushed cookie crumbs together in whatever pan you use. It's so easy that anyone can make this Oreo crust.

Change up the flavor of the crust by using flavored Oreo cookies. Then use your imagination to create a delicious filling that will have your guests wanting another slice of pie.

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