Dessert Recipes

“You’ve got to try this crumble bar,” said the quiet plumber as he wiped his hands on a rag, right there in the grocery store … Read more

“Why can’t you just mix the peaches and blueberries right into the frangipane before baking?” my friend asked one late summer afternoon as we stood … Read more

“You want to try something sweet with a little twist?” my neighbor Sarah asked while tending her garden fence. I was fumbling with my usual … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t expecting a dessert lesson from the local plumber,” I remember thinking as I wiped my hands on a flour-dusted towel. It was … Read more

There used to be a tiny bakery tucked away on a quiet side street in Portland’s Pearl District that made these incredible fudgy double chocolate … Read more

“The power went out halfway through my visit last Saturday, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect next. But as soon as I stepped … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple lemon loaf—just a quick, no-fuss treat for an unexpected afternoon guest. I grabbed the zucchinis from the fridge, … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t we just skip baking the crust?” my friend asked one hot Sunday afternoon as we stood in her cramped kitchen, surrounded by … Read more

Last summer, my neighbor watched me wrestling with a basket of peaches at the local farmers market, trying to figure out if they were ripe … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in less than an hour and I had absolutely nothing ready. Everyone else was showing up with these complicated, … Read more