Desserts + Sweets

My childhood home was located in a sort of shallow geographical bowl, where the neighborhood streets circled up and out from ours — a twisty …

Strawberries are here! I’ve been plucking strawberries off of my new strawberry tower, one at a time — I can’t resist them long enough to …

When doing my all-too-infrequent freezer clean-out last month, I came across a bag of little chocolate nuggets that made me pause, searching my memory for …

It’s December, folks. And, honestly, I’m not mentally ready for the baking season. My psyche is still lagging behind in early fall, wondering where my …

An adorable fall dessert, pumpkin cheesecake bars in jars are the perfect thing to serve a crowd, or even just a party of two.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry I’m practically pelting you with salted caramel. I apologize for getting in a rut and dragging you along with me. You …

I’m slowly making the mental transition into fall. Truth be told, I’m not entirely certain I ever fully transitioned into summer from spring, although I …

I usually consider myself a fairly organized person. I have phone and iPad calendar and to-do list apps that keep me in line, and my …

Light and refreshing, this spring/summer dessert is a delightful combination of homemade vanilla whipped cream with blueberry sauce. Blueberry Fool is the perfect no-bake dessert. …

It’s so hard to believe that Labor Day is just around the corner. It’s a holiday of mixed emotions, one I both really enjoy — …

Until this morning, I thought I would never turn on the oven again. Ever. Ever. Friday actually set an all-time record high: 104°F (yeah, I …

This is a really great time of year, food-wise, in the U.S. Weather-wise, I’m a true-blue summer girl, but we’re entering our 6th straight day …

An elegant rose-scented, almond and pistachio filling is wrapped in a long tube of filo dough, and then coiled into a cake. Moroccan snake cake is exotic enough to be a show-stopped on the table, but its familiar nutty-sweet flavors will please everyone.

The strawberries have been lovely this season, but alas, they’re winding down here. For some of you, the season is just starting, and for other …

Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Compote with Polenta Shortcakes compote adapted from Bon Appetit magazine; shortcakes adapted from Los Angeles Times Ingredients: for the shortcakes 1 cup …

Tender layers of sandy shortbread surround a schmear of tangerine marmalade to create an irresistible sweet-citrusy treat.

It’s been a weird week. And weird weeks find me contemplative in the kitchen, pondering life, purpose and path. We handed over the keys to …

One of the reasons I joined the baking group Tuesdays with Dorie was to force myself to bake more often. I go through odd stretches …