Dessert Recipes

My husband did not trust gingerbread in a cheesecake. That’s the honest truth. He looked at me like I’d suggested putting pickles on a birthday … Read more

The butter was browning in the pan, and I knew before I even stirred the pecans in that this was going to be the one. … Read more

My daughter stared at the bowl of candy corn for a solid ten seconds, then looked up at me with that particular expression kids get … Read more

Look, I’m not going to pretend these cookies are a five-minute project. Royal icing has a learning curve, and I have the splatter-stained kitchen towels … Read more

The pie dish came back to the kitchen with nothing but crumbs stuck to the edge. My sister-in-law looked at me, fork still in hand, … Read more

I figured a crisp was a crisp. You toss some apples in sugar, throw on a topping, and bake it until it smells good. It … Read more

The pumpkin puree was already open, and the cream cheese block was sitting on the counter softening, and I had absolutely no idea what I … Read more

Third batch in three days and I finally figured out the crinkle. That first sheet pan came out of the oven looking more like sad … Read more

Late Sunday evening, the kitchen is finally quiet, and the only thing I want is a slice of something that tastes like a reward for … Read more

The loaf sat on the counter for exactly four hours before it was gone. I wasn’t even keeping track, but my husband texted me from … Read more