Dessert Recipes

My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just use a box of pumpkin muffin mix and add cream cheese to the middle. I started to … Read more

Introduction The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot last October as I dashed through the grocery store parking lot was nothing compared to the sudden hit … Read more

“The Halloween party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten I promised to bring the desserts. Everyone else was showing up with … Read more

“Why can’t we just mix the three flavors together in one batter?” my friend asked as I was fussing over the idea of separate cake … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a random Tuesday when the craving hit me — that urgent, can’t-ignore kind that sneaks up like a whisper … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple pumpkin cheesecake bar experiment for a casual weekend treat. I grabbed the wrong peanut butter—smooth instead of … Read more

Introduction I wasn’t expecting baking tips from the guy fixing my leaky faucet, but there I was, standing in my cramped kitchen, listening as he … Read more

Introduction My friend Julia had insisted for years that pumpkin anything—muffins, pies, lattes—was overrated and frankly, a bit boring. Four autumns, countless pumpkin spice products, … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and suddenly, I was hit by this fierce craving for something warm, soft, and pumpkin-y. I didn’t … Read more

It was 10:37 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and I was hit with a serious sweet craving that just wouldn’t quit. I didn’t have any … Read more