Enjoy the holiday, and make a few of these easy no-bake dessert recipes to treat your loved ones. For extra credit, use our homemadechocolate waferrecipe instead of store-bought. And all three showcase the best of summer produce. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Cherries-And-Cream Icebox Cake This layered stunner was made for summertime celebrations. This cake is absolutely delicious. Its also visually beautiful, wrote one five-star reviewer....

Forget the heat for these treats. When you’re in a last-minute rush (or if it’s justtoo hot to cookduring Southern summers! ), turn to our favorite no-cook desserts. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If you’re short on time, don’t preheat that ovenstick with our best no-cook desserts. And while the layers look impressive, it’s foolproof to build. Tangy cream cheese and sour cream balance the sweet honey, making every bite delicious....

Get ready for some down-home comfort with our freshly baked homemade pies and cobblers. Once the cobbler has vanished, consider our recipe forFresh Peach Ice Cream. This recipe calls for a whopping 6 cups of those blue beauties, and the taste pay-off is huge. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Despite the name, it actually delivers a sweet, fruity flavor. This double-crust classic will create a dessert memory that will be hard to forget!...

You’ll find a new favorite recipe in this collection. They’re buildable and easy to work with, making them the best base for your bakes. We rounded up our favorite potato casseroles that never disappoint for busy weeknights or holiday feasts. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Funeral Potatoes Funeral potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Twice Baked Potato Casserole All the flavor of a loaded baked potato packed into a casserole....

Start preheating the oven. Molly Bolton Not everyone is a baker. (At least not yet.) Credit:Molly Bolton While cooking is an everyday activity, baking typically is not. This is especially true withcakes. We’ve collected some of our favorite beginner cake recipes to get yourbaking journeyoff on the right foot. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Combined, they taste like a cake version of a s’mores....

With these recipes, there’s no need to spend all afternoon in the kitchen. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stying: Torie Cox Desserts can be a labor of love. Some of them lean on store-bought shortcuts; others just work smarter rather than harder. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stying: Torie Cox It has fluffy, toasted meringue on top to boot. Honeycrisp apples hold up well here. Grilled Peaches With Spiced Whipped Cream This simple dessert celebrates the beauty ofpeak season peaches....

It’s hard to resist these dishes. Southerners aren’t alone in their devotion to this savory, smoky ingredient. (Yes, that’s why we saveevery last bit.) Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless What used to be an expected sidekick to sidekick to eggs is everywhere. Here are a round-up of our favorite recipes starring bacon. A recipe that comes together in under and hour and combines pantry staples plus chopped pieces of bacon....

A little splash of the good stuff makes everything better. This kitchen staple can go so much further than whipped cream. This cake will delight anyone whos lucky enough to try it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Its now a requested tradition! Like any good Southern vegetable recipe, this one gets some flavor help from bacon. Marry Me Chicken This dinner recipe has a cheeky name that it earned honestly....

Using frozen vegetables is budget-friendly, reduces stress, and saves prep time. Not to forget, our favorite comforting casserole base is shredded potatoes. And what’s not love? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox These frozen vegetable recipes will save you time when making dinner. Just four ingredients are needed to pull this sheet pan dinner together. It’s perfect for company and quick enough for a weeknight dinner. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

Celebration-worthy drinks for all ages. These easy,non-alcoholicdrinks to make at home can transform any weeknight into something specialno liquor required. Prepare a pitcher full for your backyard barbecue or a single serving for an afternoon treat. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel One sip in, and you won’t be missing the booze one bit. Just keep it refrigerated until ready to mix with the remaining ingredients....

Sandwiches are universally loved. They can be as simple as aclassic tomato sandwichand as complex as thebest po’boysin the world. The power of a good sandwich lies not in the ingredients but in the memory. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Sometimes the most delicious recipes are right between two slices of bread. This recipe is the no-frills standard go-to that’s the perfect way to celebrate tomato season....

Create an indoor/outdoor space that’s suited for year-round enjoyment. Or a spot to dine al fresco? A soothing, dreamily decorated space or a colorful, energizing area for family game nights? Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Flip through our favorite screened-in porches to find stylish ways to upgrade yours. That way, it’s possible for you to tailor your protection from the elements. Red foxes and deer wander across my yard, she says....

Make an appointment with your stylist now. (And it’s so flattering.) This haircut includes bangs, waves, and plenty of layers. Credit: Pinterest you could vary the length to whatever you want. This style is a great example. This style flatters oval faces better than round or heart. Credit: Ilya Savenok / Getty Images It’s easy to style while also making a statement. Lots of layers frame the face and curtain bangs can be easily swept to the side....