Dessert Recipes

My neighbor showed up at my door with a giant pumpkin and a hopeful look. The thing was beautiful—deep orange, practically glowing—but I had exactly … Read more

My husband took a bite, chewed for a second, and then just looked at the loaf on the counter like it had personally offended him. … Read more

The container I thought was full of cookies was down to three. I hadn’t even noticed my husband sneaking them over two days, which is … Read more

“These aren’t dry, are they?” my neighbor asked, peering over my shoulder as I pulled a tray of muffins out of the oven. It was … Read more

My sister Laura called me last October, all excited about a pumpkin bread recipe she found. “It has chocolate chips AND a brown butter glaze,” … Read more

I need something salty, sweet, and completely ridiculous to bring to the tailgate. That’s the thought that hits me standing in my kitchen at 9 … Read more

My nephew looked up from the plate, Rice Krispie goo still stuck to his front tooth, and said, “Auntie, can I take one to show-and-tell?” … Read more

I had a whole plan for those peaches. They were going to be sliced thin, fanned out on top of a buttermilk cake, the kind … Read more

The August heat had settled into the walls of my tiny apartment, and the last thing I wanted was to turn on the oven. I … Read more

Second time this week I found myself elbow-deep in whipped cream at 10 p.m., and the strangest part? I wasn’t even making this for anyone. … Read more