Dessert Recipes

There used to be this tiny, sunlit bakery tucked away on a cobblestone street in Trastevere, Rome, that made the most unforgettable plum jam. When … Read more

“Why don’t you just roast the peaches first and then mix everything in the freezer?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon as I was … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple mixed berry pie. I grabbed the wrong pan, the oven was way too hot thanks to a … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood potluck was in less than two hours, and I’d completely forgotten about bringing something homemade. Everyone else would be showing up with … Read more

My friend Jenna swore she hated anything with black raspberries. For years. Then one rainy Saturday afternoon, I made these Delicious Black Raspberry Crumble Bars … Read more

Introduction The summer I turned twenty-five, I was standing in the parking lot of a tiny farmers market when the sharp, sweet scent of black … Read more

Last Saturday morning, my neighbor watched me wrestling with a shy stack of peaches at the farmer’s market stall—those ripe, sun-kissed beauties that seemed to … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood Fourth of July block party was just a few hours away, and honestly, I was staring at an empty kitchen counter wondering … Read more

My friend Lisa swore she hated strawberry shortcake for over a decade. No joke. Then one early Saturday afternoon, I whipped up these Strawberry Shortcake … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was wandering through the grocery store aisles, trying to decide on a sweet treat for the weekend, when the sharp … Read more