Dessert Recipes

There used to be a tiny bakery tucked into a strip mall off Highway 101 in my old neighborhood that made the most incredible pumpkin … Read more

The last place I expected to learn the secret to the perfect pie crust was from my plumber, Jim. I was standing in my kitchen, … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday, my upstairs neighbor caught me wrestling with a flat, crumbly batch of chocolate chip cookies that just wouldn’t come together. She didn’t … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the sprinkles right into the batter and bake it all together?” my niece asked me one afternoon as I was … Read more

Introduction “Why not just add the pumpkin puree right into the cookie dough instead of making a separate batter?” my friend asked as I was … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than an hour, and honestly, I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else seemed to have these … Read more

“Why can’t we just skip the pastry and bake the rhubarb and strawberries right on top?” my friend asked as I was explaining how to … Read more

It was 11:17 PM on a quiet Wednesday, and suddenly, the urge for something sweet and tangy took over. I didn’t have fresh lemons or … Read more

Introduction “I never thought I’d be the type to crave a buttermilk pie,” my friend Mark confessed one humid Saturday afternoon. He’d claimed for years … Read more

Introduction The school bake sale was in less than two hours and I’d totally blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was talking about their … Read more