Dessert Recipes

It was 11:37 PM on a dull Tuesday, and honestly, I was just craving something sweet and a little weird—something that felt like fall had … Read more

The neighborhood potluck was in less than two hours, and I had absolutely nothing ready. Everyone else would be bringing these elaborate, multi-step desserts—handmade pies … Read more

My partner had steadfastly refused all things apple pie for over a decade. Seriously, every fall when the scent of cinnamon and baked apples filled … Read more

My neighbor, Mrs. Jenkins, watched me wrestle with a batch of crumbly cookies that refused to stay together, and she didn’t say a word at … Read more

“The power went out halfway through the afternoon, and suddenly the house felt like a set from a spooky movie,” my neighbor said as she … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny bakery tucked away on a quiet street in Portland that made the most unforgettable apple crisp. When they … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of savory cornbread to go with a stew I was making. I grabbed the sugar instead of … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of classic peach cobbler. I grabbed the wrong baking dish, the oven was running hotter than usual, … Read more

Introduction My neighbor watched me juggling a mound of grated zucchini and a half-empty bag of cinnamon sugar, not saying much at first. Then, with … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and the urge for something sweet and tangy hit me out of nowhere. I didn’t have any … Read more