Dessert Recipes

Introduction The summer I was babysitting for Mrs. Larkin, the quiet lady down the hall who you’d never peg as a baker, she surprised me … Read more

“Three summers ago, I was just popping by my neighbor Claire’s for a quick hello, and before I even stepped through the screen door, this … Read more

It was precisely 11:17 PM on a sluggish Wednesday, and the craving for something rich and chocolatey hit me like a brick wall. I didn’t … Read more

Introduction “Why don’t you just toss the peaches in the crust without all that fiddly mixing?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon, holding a … Read more

The office holiday party was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing a dessert. Everyone else was showing up with fancy … Read more

“Why can’t we just cut the dough into stars instead of circles?” my friend asked during one of our weekend bake sessions. I started to … Read more

The summer I turned twenty-four, I was stocking the snack aisle at the local corner store when a sudden burst of sweet vanilla and melting … Read more

“The Fourth of July barbecue was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on dessert. Everyone else was bringing fireworks-worthy layered cakes or … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and honestly, I had nothing ready to bring. Everyone else was talking about their slow-roasted … Read more

The faint scent of cocoa and vanilla drifted through the air last Sunday afternoon when I walked past the bakery aisle at my local grocery … Read more