I swear I didn’t mean to become the person who judges coffee-shop baked goods, but one bite of that zesty, glossy lemon loaf and I got nosy. So […]
Cranberry Cheesecake Crumb Bars
There’s something about pulling a warm pan of Cranberry Cheesecake Crumb Bars from the oven that wraps the whole kitchen in cozy comfort — like a soft blanket […]
Glazed Lemon Madeleines
Okay, lean in — this is a little chef’s secret I love to share when people ask how my madeleines get that perfect hump: rest the batter. I […]
Lemon Posset
I refuse to call myself a dessert snob, but Lemon Posset will turn anyone into a citrus enthusiast in seconds. I first met this silky little pudding at […]
Easy Cheesekut (No-Bake Cookie Cake)
I’m not going to lie: I made this Cheesekut because I wanted cake that behaved like a cookie and a cheesecake that refused to get fussy. Picture a […]
1930’s Einkorn Chocolate Cake
My grandma kept a thin, flour-dusted recipe card tucked inside an old metal tin, and every time I pull this cake from the oven I swear I can […]
Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars
Okay, real talk: I made these Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars because my sweet tooth and my salty tooth declared a truce and demanded something dramatic. Picture […]
Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle
I still remember the sound: my grandma’s wooden spoon tapping the rim of a heavy saucepan while she coaxed a pot of bubbling sugar into brittle. The kitchen […]
Sticky Toffee Pudding
When I think of sticky toffee pudding, I see my grandma’s tiny kitchen, a towel over her shoulder and the oven door open like a warm invitation. She […]
Chocolate Pie
My grandma kept one rule in her kitchen: never, ever underestimate the power of chocolate. I remember the scent first — warm, rich cocoa and butter curling through […]
