If you’ve ever been to a church potluck or Sunday supper in Tennessee, chances are you’ve seen banana pudding on the dessert table. Usually in a glass dish, with golden vanilla wafers peeking through creamy layers, and topped with a cloud of whipped topping — it’s the kind of dessert that disappears...

It was one of those sticky summer days in July, and I just couldn’t bear the thought of turning on the oven. My kids were sweaty from playing outside, and I wanted something cool, fresh, and just a little indulgent to end the day.

I remembered this Key Lime Pie I used to have as a kid on vacation i...