Dessert Recipes

The first time I whipped up this Easy Patriotic Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle with Angel Food Cake, it was a bit of a … Read more

The first time I made this decadent chocolate stout cake with espresso buttercream frosting, it was a total happy accident. I remember staring at a … Read more

Introduction “I don’t usually make layer cakes on a whim,” I remember telling my friend as I scrambled to pull together a birthday surprise last … Read more

“You really have to try these,” my neighbor said over the fence one chilly afternoon, holding up a tin of warm cookies. I was skeptical—after … Read more

“Are you serious? Brownies again?” my roommate groaned as I pulled yet another batch out of the oven. Honestly, I get it—brownies can sometimes feel … Read more

“You sure you want to brown that butter?” my friend asked skeptically as I stood staring at the golden liquid in the pan. Honestly, I … Read more

Introduction “Are you sure these are homemade?” my friend asked, eyes wide as she bit into one of these thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Honestly, … Read more

“You brought peaches? I can’t wait to try your jam!” That’s what my neighbor said last summer, right after I handed over a tiny jar … Read more

“You’ve got to try these lemon blueberry sugar cookies,” my neighbor texted me one sunny afternoon. At first, I was skeptical—lemon and blueberry in sugar … Read more

“You really think apricots belong in a galette?” my skeptical roommate asked as I pulled the rustic tart out of the oven. Honestly, I was … Read more