04/09/19Banana Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone Frosting I’ve often felt wistful about neglected bananas, bruised and languishing in the fruit bowl, waiting for a moment to shine other than filling in as a quick snack or sliced,... Read More
02/14/19Dark Chocolate Pudding with Sea Salt Sometimes only chocolate will do. And when those moments arise, I like to whip up this creamy pudding using bittersweet chocolate; if you prefer yours a bit sweeter and less intense,... Read More
12/17/18Easy Caramel Pantry Pie For thoughtful cooks and hosts, it’s easy to bite off more than we can chew during the holidays. For weeks ahead of time, I keep a list of guests and... Read More
08/12/18Triple Berry Pudding We’re in full currant and blueberry season, and raspberry bushes are bursting and ripe for the picking. I love this simple late-summer dessert that features fruit and bread molded into... Read More
12/20/17French Crêpes Winter holiday season is often a time when you need a few quick and easy recipes for anytime-snacking. Enter the crêpe, one of France’s beloved street foods. The savory version, originally from... Read More
05/13/16Key Lime Pie: A Mouthful of Stars There’s something dizzying and delightful about grating enough citrus zest so that its heady scent fills up the entire kitchen with a pleasant punch, the taste buds standing at attention.... Read More
08/25/15Sour Cherry Compote I always make this compote every August after picking cherries. If possible, make extra to share with friends and some to freeze for bites of summer when winter comes. Try... Read More
06/30/14Chocolate Chip Banana Bread I used to have banana bread envy; every time I tasted someone’s homemade banana bread I would always wish mine were as moist, as delicious, or as banana-y. I’ve tried... Read More