Dessert Recipes

My neighbor, a retired librarian named Gloria, watched me hauling groceries up the porch stairs. I was juggling a bag of flour, a can of … Read more

My neighbor Dave swore he hated banana bread. For three years, every time I’d mention baking one, he’d make a face like I’d suggested eating … Read more

I want a cheesecake bar that doesn’t skimp on the caramel, but I also want it to set up clean enough to pack in a … Read more

My nephew took one bite, stopped mid-chew, and just stared at the blondie in his hand like he was having a moment. I wasn’t sure … Read more

Late October evening, rain tapping against the kitchen window, and the only thing I wanted was something that felt like a secret. Not a scary … Read more

My niece took one bite, looked at the cookie in her hand, and said, “Auntie, this ghost tastes like a cloud.” That’s when I knew … Read more

This was supposed to be a pie. A beautiful, towering, perfectly latticed apple pie for the first crisp weekend of October. I had the flour … Read more

There used to be a tiny cider mill on the backroads of Vermont, just past a rickety covered bridge, that made the most incredible apple … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a particularly dreary Tuesday, and a very specific craving for a warm, spiced apple dessert hit me like a ton … Read more

I had a hard rule about apple cider donuts for years. The only good ones, I insisted, came from the orchard—the ones you buy still … Read more