Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Our Top 8 No-Bake Desserts for Summer Hosting! (Re-Release)

July 14, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What sweet treats do you make when you feel like hosting, but temperatures are climbing, and you can't imagine turning on an oven?This week we're re-releasing a fan-favorite episode. We’re sharing our tried-and-true easy summer dessert recipes to make at home, all with zero cooking required!By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:How to stay cool with a refreshing icebox cake and an over-the-top frozen pieA classic Midwestern cookie loaded with chocolate and peanut butterA make-ahead dessert that maximizes seasonal fruit and is perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice creamTune in now to add sweetness to your summer gatherings with these exciting and easy no-bake desserts!***For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here.And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid!***Links:Sonya’s raspberry mocha icebox cake, strawberry tiramisu, and fruit compote recipesIna Garten’s mocha icebox cakeChocolate wafers for icebox cake18 ice cream pie ideas from Taste of HomeNot-so-classic peach melba from David Tanis for the NY TimesClassic Scotcheroos recipes from Tastes Better From ScratchBuckeyes recipe by Tammy Winters for All RecipesTricia Yearwood’s no-bake rocky road barsAll the rocky road bar combos on TikTokIna Garten’s limoncello fruit salad recipe****Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers’ market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

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