Dessert Recipes

“The power went out halfway through peeling the peaches,” my neighbor confessed as I stepped into her kitchen on a humid July afternoon. I wasn’t … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday, I was wandering through the farmer’s market, trying to ignore the sticky warmth of the late summer sun, when the scent of … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I wasn’t exactly hunting for new recipes. I was at the local farmers market, juggling too many bags and trying … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny, tucked-away bakery on a quiet street corner in Portland that made the most unforgettable fudgy dark chocolate zucchini … Read more

My nephew had sworn off store-bought snacks for years. Three Septembers ago, right before the chaos of back-to-school season hit, I decided to make these … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than four hours, and I’d completely blanked on the birthday cake. Everyone else was bringing these multi-tiered masterpieces, … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and I was hit by this sudden craving for something sweet, bright, and unapologetically festive. I didn’t … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I was waiting for a plumber to fix a leaky faucet when my quiet neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, started talking about … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was cleaning out the pantry when the faint scent of hazelnuts and chocolate suddenly hit me — and suddenly I … Read more

“Why can’t you just skip the melting chocolate step and toss in cocoa powder instead?” my friend asked during our impromptu baking session last Saturday. … Read more