Dessert Recipes

“You know, I never thought a dessert could steal the show at a Fourth of July picnic—until that one summer when I accidentally created this … Read more

“You know, I wasn’t planning on baking anything that night,” I confessed to my friend Claire as we sat around a cluttered kitchen table littered … Read more

“You really have to try this strawberry lemonade poke cake,” my friend texted one humid afternoon. Honestly, I was skeptical—lemonade in cake? But that sticky-sweet … Read more

“I swear, if I had a dime for every time I wished summer peaches lasted year-round, I’d probably have enough to buy a peach orchard … Read more

“You know that moment when you open the oven and the smell just stops you in your tracks? That’s exactly what happened the first time … Read more

“You have to try this grilled peach recipe,” my neighbor insisted one bright summer afternoon, holding out a plate of golden, slightly charred fruit topped … Read more

“You’ve got to try this cupcake—it tastes like summer bottled up,” my neighbor said as she handed me a pastel pink cupcake with a swirl … Read more

“Pass me the pineapple, will you?” That’s what my friend said over the sizzling grill one humid summer evening, right before I realized I had … Read more

“Is that really going to look like a flag?” my niece asked, eyes wide as I carefully layered bright red velvet cake strips with fluffy … Read more

“You really need to try these lemon cookies,” my coworker texted me one dreary afternoon. Honestly, I was skeptical — lemon in cookies? I’m more … Read more