By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ice cream is the best of desserts any time of year, but it really hits the spot on a warm and balmy summer evening. Cool and creamy, it’s both decadent and nostalgic, whether it’s piled high on an ice cream cone or — my favorite way — scooped into…

There are many ways to use blueberries in different dishes. You can bake them in muffins, banana bread or pies. You toss them in a healthy smoothie. You can even make a delicious sauce to pair with waffles and pancakes. But if you’re looking for something new to bake with this summertime superfood, consider this blueberry…

Blueberries peak in the Midwest in July. I buy big boxes of the large, super sweet berries at the local farmers market. At home, I rinse, sort and pat them dry before freezing the berries on sheet pans. Once frozen solid, I transfer the berries to freezer bags for easier storage. This summer, I’m combining…

Lightly sweetened Greek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible. Strawberry & Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bark Makes 32 pieces Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 10 minutes…

If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth without investing too much time baking, there are plenty of desserts that can be made with fewer than five ingredients. And this frosted coffee float is one of them. Packed with hot cocoa, coffee and vanilla ice cream, this dynamic coffee recipe can be made at home for a morning…

Want to bottle up all the summery sweetness of fresh strawberries? This strawberry glaze absolutely achieves that. It’s wonderful to have on hand to add a sweet berry finishing touch to desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, shortcakes, pie, or breakfast treats like pancakes or waffles. This recipe is just the right amount of sweet without…

Did you know that real frozen bananas (basically one ingredient) could transform into a creamy, homemade ice cream that’s fat-free, dairy-free, and vegan, with zero added sugars? Now you know, and I think you will love this! You don’t need any special equipment to make this. Just your blender. And it only takes a few…

Baking pie during the holidays or for a backyard cookout is a tradition — there’s even a pie for every season. But this summer, try something new with these fried apple hand pies. They’re portable and everyone gets a handheld piece of the pie. While this dessert is best served fresh, if you don’t plan on entertaining…

By Rick Nelson From Star Tribune Author Frank Adrian Barron was missing home when he moved abroad, so he took to seasonal baking. Frank Adrian Barron and his now-husband, James, moved to Paris 10 years ago. It was January, and when Barron, a transplanted Californian, hit the produce section at a nearby supermarket in search…

Have plans to go berry picking this summer? If you are, you may find yourself with an overabundance of fresh fruit. After snacking endlessly on berries between every meal, use some of that fresh summer fruit to create an amazing dessert at home, like strawberry shortcake. This 100% from-scratch recipe is better than those processed store-bought…