Dessert Recipes

Last Sunday afternoon, as I wrestled with a stubbornly sticky jar of honey, my neighbor, Mrs. Lila, watched me without a word. Then, she casually … Read more

My friend Clara had insisted for years that peach butter was just glorified jam, and honestly, I never tried to argue. For a solid decade, … Read more

There used to be this tiny bakery tucked away in a sleepy corner of Asheville, North Carolina, that made the most unforgettable peach crisp I’ve … Read more

The summer block party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing these fancy layered cakes or elaborate … Read more

Introduction I was loading groceries into my car last Saturday when the warm, nutty scent of brown butter suddenly drifted past me from a nearby … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of chocolate muffins, nothing fancy. I grabbed the zucchini from the fridge, but in my distracted state—thanks … Read more

Introduction The power went out halfway through my Saturday morning grocery run, right in the middle of an oddly quiet aisle at the local hardware … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a slow Tuesday, and I had an odd craving for something sweet, tangy, and a little unexpected. Now, I didn’t … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was wrestling with a mountain of zucchini from the farmer’s market. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to do with so … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore she hated zucchini in desserts. For years. Then one rainy Sunday afternoon, I baked a batch of these fudgy double chocolate … Read more