Dessert Archives

Strawberry Santas

Strawberry Santas first happened in my kitchen when I needed something fun and festive that didn’t involve baking and I had a big bowl of strawberries that were just ripe …

I always get a spark of joy when December rolls around and the kitchen fills with the aroma of vanilla and cinnamon and sugar. That’s when I know it’s time …

I still remember the first time I made Christmas Puppy Chow and it was during a snowy afternoon when I had unexpected guests and nothing fancy on hand except cereal …

I knew I had stumbled upon something magical the first time I made Christmas Crack during a chaotic last-minute holiday prep evening and I needed a quick treat to fill …

I always know the holidays are near when I start craving a slice of my homemade Christmas Cheesecake because it brings back memories of the year I first made it …

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love baking when the snow starts falling because everything outside feels soft and still while my kitchen fills with warmth and the smell of butter and sugar. Winter wonderland …

I remember making these nutter butters on a rainy afternoon when my craving for something peanut buttery kicked in and I didn’t feel like going to the store so I …

Brownie cookies are one of those magical things I stumbled upon when I couldn’t decide between making a batch of brownies or baking cookies so I thought why not combine …

I still remember the first time I made carrot cake parfaits for a spring brunch with friends and family and how excited I felt to serve something different yet nostalgic. …

I remember one crisp October morning when I was trying to use up a few apples sitting in the fruit bowl and decided to bake something that would taste like …