Our Top 8 No-Bake Desserts for Summer Hosting! (Re-Release)
Our Top 8 No-Bake Desserts for Summer Hosting! (Re-Release)  
Podcast: Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
Published On: Tue Jul 14 2026
Description: 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!