Dessert Recipes

“Why not just grill the peaches whole, then slice them after?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon while I was fussing over peeling and … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a straightforward sugar cookie batch for a regular weekend dessert. I grabbed the wrong cream cheese—halfway melted from the … Read more

There used to be this tiny breakfast nook tucked inside a sleepy little bookstore downtown that made the most unforgettable cinnamon roll casserole. When they … Read more

The other evening, I was wandering through the aisles of my local grocery store, trying to pick up just a few things for a quiet … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Tuesday, and I was hit with an odd craving for something sweet and comforting, but not too rich. … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in less than three hours, and I was staring down a kitchen that looked like a tornado had passed … Read more

My friend Clara had sworn she never liked peach desserts. For years. Then one Sunday afternoon, I made this perfect brown butter peach galette with … Read more

Last Saturday, I was at a neighborhood block party, just minding my own business, when the quietest guy on the street—Mr. Jenkins, the retired plumber—started … Read more

“Why can’t we just sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on the pineapple and toss it on the grill?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon … Read more

Last Saturday afternoon, I was wandering the grocery store aisle, juggling a basket and a distracted toddler, when the unmistakable scent of fresh strawberries hit … Read more