Dessert Recipes

“This tastes like fall threw up in my mouth—in the best way possible.” That’s what my brother said the first time I pulled this loaf … Read more

My neighbor Karen handed me a foil pan covered in aluminum foil last October and said, “Here, you need this.” I did not need a … Read more

Stood there staring into the open fridge, a half-empty bottle of bourbon staring back at me like it had something to prove. Peaches were getting … Read more

“Wait, you put zucchini in a bread?” My neighbor Karen peered over my shoulder at the counter, one eyebrow raised like I was trying to … Read more

My first loaf of banana bread came out of the oven looking like a beautiful, golden-brown dream. It smelled incredible—warm, sweet, and full of that … Read more

I figured black velvet cake was just chocolate cake with food coloring, a gimmick for Halloween parties that tasted exactly like every other chocolate cupcake … Read more

Third batch of witch finger pretzels in two days, and I finally figured out the almond nail situation. The first batch looked less like witch … Read more

Sunday evening, deep into apple season, and the only thing I want is this Creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip with Toffee Bits. The kitchen is … Read more

Last October, my neighbor Karen dropped off a plate of these brownies with a note that just said, “Try these. They’re weird, but my kids … Read more

The pumpkin puree can sat in my fridge for three days, staring at me every time I opened the door. I had bought it with … Read more