Dessert Recipes

“You really have to try this rhubarb compote,” my neighbor said, sliding a jar across the counter during our last summer barbecue. I was skeptical … Read more

Introduction “Honestly, I wasn’t convinced rhubarb could turn into something so dreamy,” I mumbled, stirring the pot with a skeptical eye. It was a damp, … Read more

Introduction “Are you sure rhubarb belongs in cookies?” my friend Jess texted me one afternoon, half teasing, half skeptical. I had just sent her a … Read more

Introduction “You’re sure that’s going to work?” my friend asked, eyeing the odd pink streaks swirling through the pale cheesecake batter. Honestly, I wasn’t entirely … Read more

“You’ve gotta try this,” my friend texted me late one Saturday night. I was halfway through cleaning the kitchen, mentally preparing for another quiet weekend … Read more

“You sure you want to toss that sourdough discard?” my friend asked, peering suspiciously at the jar sitting forlorn on my counter. Honestly, I thought … Read more

“Are you sure this is supposed to be a cake?” my roommate asked, eyeing the thick swirls of cinnamon oozing out from the golden-baked surface. … Read more

“You have to try this,” my friend said, sliding a small container across the counter. I raised an eyebrow, skeptical—it was her famous no-bake cheesecake, … Read more

“You sure this is going to work?” my partner asked, eyeing the ramekins suspiciously as I hurriedly spooned velvety chocolate batter into them. Honestly, I … Read more

“You really don’t expect a cookie to surprise you at 10 p.m. on a weeknight,” my friend whispered, holding up a giant chocolate chip cookie … Read more