Dessert Recipes

“You have to try this cake,” my neighbor said, pressing a plate into my hands just as I was about to retreat from a chilly … Read more

“Are you seriously making a Yule log again this year?” my cousin teased over the phone, the kind of playful jab only family can get … Read more

“You’re not really supposed to make ricciarelli on a whim,” my friend joked as I pulled the tray from the oven, a bit unsure if … Read more

“You really think eggnog belongs in cookies?” my friend teased over the phone while I was mid-batch in my tiny kitchen. Honestly, I was skeptical … Read more

“You have to try these,” my friend whispered over the phone, her voice crackling with excitement. It was a chilly November afternoon, and I was … Read more

“Hey, have you ever burned butter on purpose?” my friend joked one chilly evening as I was stirring a pot on the stove, the nutty … Read more

“Hey, have you tried my new shortbread recipe yet?” my friend texted me one chilly afternoon, just as I was wrestling with a mountain of … Read more

“You’ve got to try these—trust me, they’re something else,” my friend whispered last holiday season as she handed me a small tin of cookies. I … Read more

“Look, it’s got those tiny speckles, just like real robin eggs!” my niece exclaimed as she carefully examined the delicate coconut cream nest cake I’d … Read more

“You really think this is going to work?” my sister asked, eyeing the sticky dough clinging stubbornly to my fingers. Honestly, I wasn’t sure either. … Read more