Dessert Recipes

My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just use store-bought pudding cups instead of making pudding from scratch for a Fourth of July dessert. I … Read more

There used to be a tiny bakery tucked inside a converted gas station on Route 9 that made the most incredible zucchini cookies. When they … Read more

The church potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. I was new to town, new to the whole “keto lifestyle” thing, and definitely … Read more

It was 11:17 PM on a rainy Tuesday, and I had a serious banana bread craving. I didn’t have the energy for a mixer, let … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood potluck was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, I had a whole list of things to bring—a salad, maybe … Read more

My neighbor, a retired librarian named Carol, wasn’t trying to impress anyone that Tuesday afternoon. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder for a lightbulb … Read more

There used to be a tiny café tucked away on a quiet street corner in Portland called The Golden Crust that made the most unforgettable … Read more

Introduction Last Sunday afternoon, I was waiting for my laundry to finish when the faint aroma of ripe bananas and melted chocolate drifted from the … Read more

The office Halloween party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten about bringing a dessert. Everyone else was showing up with multi-step, … Read more

The first time I smelled cinnamon and apple stirring in a bubbling pot of cider right outside a bustling farmers market, I was halfway through … Read more