Dessert Recipes

“I don’t do sugar cookies.” That was my roommate’s mantra for years. She had this quiet disdain for them, always claiming they were either too … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny breakfast nook tucked into the corner of a busy weekend farmers’ market in Portland that served the fluffiest, … Read more

Introduction “The neighborhood picnic was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing a dessert. Everyone else was showing up with these … Read more

The first time I caught that warm, buttery aroma swirling through the air, I was standing in a crowded farmers market parking lot on a … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the espresso right into the batter instead of swirling it in?” my friend asked one lazy Sunday afternoon as we … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Tuesday, and I had this wild craving for something sweet, spicy, and a little unexpected. I didn’t have … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple strawberry shortcake dessert for a neighborhood barbecue. I grabbed the wrong container — instead of fresh whipped … Read more

Introduction There used to be this little seasonal stand on the boardwalk in Cape May that made the most unforgettable brownie ice cream sandwiches every … Read more

Introduction The power went out halfway through the neighborhood block party last summer, and honestly, it was the last thing anyone expected on such a … Read more

Introduction Three winters ago, there was this tiny little bakery tucked away on a quiet street corner in Portland’s Pearl District that made the crispiest … Read more