Summer is officially here, yet your ovens stayed on.

Theres no shortage of excuses to bake something sweet to celebrate.

Not to mention seasonal fruits like cherries andstrawberriesare finally in abundance.

Slice of One-Bowl Double-Layer Chocolate Cake on a Small Plate with a Maraschino Cherry

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

It wasnt all sweets, though.

A simple summery pasta and foolproof salmon also made the list.

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

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Bowl of Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for One-Bowl Double-Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

Coffee is the secret ingredient in this cake.

This recipe is also surprisingly egg-freeand trust us, you wont miss it.

Its a fun trick that makes this treat even more playful and appealing.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies on a Cooling Rack With Some Cut in Half, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl of Whole Strawberries and a Plate With More Cookies, All on a Pink Table Napkin

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

4.

Cherry Pie Bars

The best part about this handheld take on cherry pie is how forgiving it is.

Use sweet or tart cherries, fresh or frozen, or even swap in store-bought pie filling.

Two Cherry Pie Bars Stacked Together Next to Another Bar, All on a Tray, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl of Cherries and a Bowl of Icing

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

The drizzle of icing is optional but lends extra appeal to every square.

Just be sure to use whole milk yogurtGreek or regularrather than nonfat for the creamiest, best-tasting popsicles.

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

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Orange Cream Popsicles on an Orange Plate Sitting on a Blue Table Napkin

Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Smashed Tomato Pasta

Welcome the arrival of summer tomatoes with this simple and satisfying pasta.

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Vanilla Custard

Enjoy this sweet custard as a pudding or use it in an endless number of other desserts.

Strawberry Shortcake Cake Topped With Halved Strawberries on a Cake Stand, and on the Counter Next to It, a Plate With a Slice of Cake, a Bowl of Strawberries, and a Kitchen Towel

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Yogurt Cake

This tender cake is the ultimate pantry recipe.

Easy Baked Salmon

Baking salmon in a foil packet is a surefire way to keep it from drying out.

Smashed Tomato Pasta on a Serving Platter Next to a Block of Parmesan on a Plate

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Vanilla Custard in Glass Pudding Jars Surrounded by Berries and Spoons

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A slice of Olive Oil Yogurt Cake on a plate with the rest of the loaf next to it.

Lori Rice

Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Salmon topped with herbs and set on foil.

Kalisa Martin