Dessert Recipes

“You brought the trifle? I can’t wait to try it!” That offhand comment from my neighbor at last summer’s block party caught me by surprise. … Read more

“You sure you want to put whiskey in a cake?” my friend asked, eyebrows raised as I pulled out the bottle of Jack Daniels. Honestly, … Read more

“Hey, have you tried making that fruit pizza yet? The one with the sugar cookie crust?” my friend texted me out of the blue one … Read more

“Could you believe I nearly tossed these out?” my friend texted me last week, sending a blurry photo of some oddly shaped, undecorated sugar cookies. … Read more

“You sure that rhubarb belongs in a sweet pie?” my friend half-joked while eyeing the pink stalks I’d just pulled from the farmer’s market bag. … Read more

“Are you sure rose water and pistachio will work together?” my roommate asked skeptically as I measured out the delicate ingredients in the quiet kitchen … Read more

“You’ve got to try this—trust me,” my friend texted late one Friday night, sending a picture of a pale, wobbly dessert crowned with delicate purple … Read more

“You sure you want to try this?” my friend joked, eyeing the rich, glossy pie fresh from my oven. It was well past midnight, and … Read more

“You’ve got to try these cupcakes,” my coworker said, sliding the box across the breakroom table with a mischievous grin. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much—just … Read more

“Are you sure these cupcakes won’t fall apart when I bite into them?” my friend asked skeptically, eyeing the tiny paper cups I had just … Read more