Dessert Recipes

“You just tossed the sourdough discard again? Wait, no—what if we make cinnamon rolls?” That was the offhand comment from my roommate one sleepy Sunday … Read more

“You gotta try these cookies,” my coworker insisted, sliding a slightly squished paper bag across my cluttered desk. Inside, a giant chocolate chunk cookie practically … Read more

Introduction The other night, I found myself staring at a nearly empty kitchen counter, worn out from a long day that refused to quit. Coffee … Read more

“You want me to brown the butter first? Isn’t that a bit extra for banana bread?” That was my skeptical thought the first time I … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my roommate said, sliding a warm cookie across the counter one sleepy evening. Honestly, I was skeptical—brown butter? Flaky sea … Read more

“You’re sure that’s going to set without baking?” my friend asked with a raised eyebrow, eyeing the layers of lemony cream and buttery crackers I’d … Read more

“You’ve got to try this peach cobbler,” my friend texted me one lazy summer afternoon. Honestly, I was skeptical—peach cobbler seemed like one of those … Read more

“Are you sure this is no-bake?” my friend asked, eyeing the glossy lime-green squares chilled on my kitchen counter. Honestly, I was half-expecting skepticism myself … Read more

“You won’t believe how simple this is,” my friend said, sliding a bowl of peach custard trifle across the counter. I was skeptical — custards … Read more

“Hey, did you try those mini cheesecakes at the party?” That question kept popping up in texts after my nephew’s graduation bash last spring. Honestly, … Read more