Dessert Recipes

Introduction “You really don’t need to turn on the oven for this one,” my friend Lisa said over the phone, sounding both tired and hopeful. … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my friend Sarah texted me on a hectic Saturday afternoon, promising a dessert that could “turn any bad day around.” … Read more

Introduction “You’ve got to try these mini pavlovas,” my friend texted me one summer afternoon. I was skeptical—meringues always seemed finicky to me, and the … Read more

“You have to try this—it’s unreal,” my friend texted me one slow Sunday afternoon. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much; strawberry shortcake had always seemed a … Read more

“You sure this is gonna work?” my sister asked, eyeing the mountain of fluffy meringue I’d just piled atop the coconut custard. Honestly, I wasn’t … Read more

“Hold on, are those Cadbury eggs in the fridge?” my partner asked one evening as I was rummaging through leftovers and random sweets. It was … Read more

The first time I baked this Moist Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake with Creamy Lemon Curd, I was honestly just trying to save a weekend that … Read more

“Are you sure that carrot cake can roll up like that?” my friend asked skeptically as I pulled the warm Swiss roll out of the … Read more

Introduction “You really should bring those lemon cookies again,” my coworker said between bites during an afternoon break. Honestly, I was surprised—those tender lemon sugar … Read more

“You really have to try this cake,” my friend insisted over a group chat one sleepy Saturday afternoon. Honestly, I was skeptical—funfetti cakes always seemed … Read more