Affordable Desserts for a Cookout

“This pie is so addictive. A huge hit with my boys! You have to let it cool 24 hours in the fridge. That’s the hardest part of the recipe!” – Beth

“I have a mad love affair with peanut butter pie, but some varieties are just too dense… I prefer mine a bit on the creamy side. A somewhat unassuming local bar/restaurant (which nevertheless had awesome food!) used to get the most fantastic pies made for them by a woman who lived nearby — light, fluffy, pure heaven! It was that heavenly pie that I was attempting to duplicate when I came up with this recipe. My fellow peanut butter lovers so far have given it rave reviews.” – Lori

“I wanted something a little different and came up with this pie. My family and guests loved it.” – Jolayne

“This is a great summertime recipe. It is a cold pie. The ginger ale gives a bit of a kick! If you’re a strawberry lover, try this!” – Rachel

“This is a quick and simple dessert my mama used to make when I was young, and I have continued sharing it with my kids. It’s delicious.” – Erica

“My mother’s recipe. This is easy to make.” – Jean

“The name of the recipe becomes clear once you get a bite of this candy. It’s so quick and easy, and crazy delicious! I made some changes to a recipe I found online, and we were oh, so happy with the result. If these ingredients are already ringing bells for you, you have to give it a try — you won’t be disappointed!” – Tam

“This recipe comes from one of my mom’s friends. This lemon cake is rich and moist and will not let you down. There is a reason for packaged cake mixes, and this is it! When the cake cooled, I added a thicker confectioners’ glaze at my husband’s request.” – Susan

“With 6 kids and a busy household to run, this was one of my Mama’s signature desserts and one of our family’s favorites. Now that Mama does her baking in Heaven, my sisters and nieces, and I continue to carry on her tradition! It’s so good!” – Melissa

“This super-easy chocolate cream pie is a chocolate lover’s dream, and it comes together in minutes. Anyone can make this creamy treat.” – Debbie

“This is easy and yummy. I have, instead of pie filling, drizzled chocolate syrup over the top and onto the plate to decorate the pie… delicious as well.” – Joelle

“This recipe will make you slap the dog and spit on the fire. When I make these, they don’t last an hour in my house. Family and friends eat them right up and don’t even leave a crumb. I am always having people request these naughty, sweet, just too good not to share bars.” – Kim

“I just love stone fruits such as peaches or nectarines, apricots, and plums. When you grill these types of fruits it gives them a smoky, slightly charred flavor that is a perfect match for their natural sweetness.” – Ashley

“I had taken a cake recipe I had discovered and revamped it with this dish. I had extra fruit lying around the house that I had previously diced for another dish and wanted to use it up. This was the perfect dish to do so with. Great for a summer picnic!” – Savannah

“Kinda tastes like a pina colada in the form of a pie. Really easy and good.” – Joelle

“This is delish. It is easy to make. All my family and friends love this.” – Patsy

“This is a creamsicle cake recipe I’ve had for years. It’s so good.” – Pam

“I served this for dessert at game night and everyone raved about how fluffy and delicious it is. One of the guests even stole her husband’s serving!!” – Melinda

“You may substitute any frozen fruit of your choosing.” – Lisa

“The ultimate fudge cocoa brownies with huge chunks of dark chocolate!” – Kevin