I’m going to tell you a tiny kitchen secret that usually earns me stunned silence at dinner parties: you can treat black pepper like a star ingredient, not […]
Dessert
No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
Okay, full disclosure: I made this ice cream because I wanted to impress my neighbor and ended up eating half the batch in my pajamas. Who knew a […]
Dessert
Samoa Rice Krispies
When I was a kid, my kitchen smelled like a Girl Scout troop on cookie day — sticky-sweet caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolate that never quite made it […]
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Black Garlic Truffle Gouda
Chef’s Secret: Okay, lean in — I didn’t discover this by accident; I stumbled into it on a rainy Tuesday while trying to make a boring grilled cheese […]
Dessert
Easy Pumpkin Pretzel Bites
When I was a kid, fall meant two things: a pile of crunchy leaves and my mom’s impossible-to-resist pretzels from the local bakery. I’d press my nose to […]
Dessert
Millionaire’s Tiramisu
I promise I didn’t name this “Millionaire’s Tiramisu” because it costs a fortune — although with the first spoonful you might feel wealthy. I once tried to impress […]
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Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony
Okay, full confession: I once tried to “adult” my way through a celebration cake and ended up with three separate desserts—chocolate torte, jarred cherries, and a sad cheesecake […]
Dessert
Gluten Free & Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake (with Oat Milk)
Summer always nudges me toward strawberries, and this year I decided to make a cheesecake that won’t offend my gluten-free or vegan friends — or my stubborn sweet […]
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Black Forest Cheesecake
Okay, full confession: I make this Black Forest Cheesecake whenever I want to feel like a dessert rockstar without actually joining a pastry school. I promise you, this […]