I knew I wanted this to be a quick, throw-together affair. That meant no “salt the tomatoes to draw out the moisture,” no crust that needed to be chilled or rolled out, nothing to delay me from having crisp, cheesy crust with a simple layer of softened, jammy, garlicky tomatoes as soon as possible.
Read MoreBiscuit making is a practice, a recipe you begin to feel rather than follow. They’ll only get better every time you make them
Read MoreThis carrot cake, sans raisins and nuts (!!) is, to me, perfect. It’s perfect at room temperature, too, but refrigerating it gives it a dense, custardy, almost fudge-like texture that screams “mid-day snack.”
Read MoreThis is the galette you make when you need something substantial and comforting, don’t feel like eating meat, and have had too much pasta or are—god forbid—sick of beans.
Read MoreFor anyone out there who wished you liked pumpkin pie but just don’t, meet your new favorite Thanksgiving dessert. If you’re a novice baker, this is one of the easiest desserts you could make (and for the overachievers, this is a great make-ahead).
Read MoreFeeling like something savory instead (same, always)? There’s also a salty, cheesy, dilly version of these perfect fluffy babies.
Read MoreThese fluffy, buttery, juicy scones are a nice way to use summer berries, and are very cute on the breakfast table.
Read MoreThese tart, salty, buttery cookies are an any-occasion dessert for me. Excellent with coffee or tea, a delightful addition a holiday cookie tin, or a nice way to end a big meal.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a great, unexpected, dare I say sexy dessert for your next dinner party, here it is folks. It’s a nice wintery dessert, especially when served with a post-meal amaro.
Read MoreRice pudding fans, this one’s for you. It’s creamy, nutty, and best served chilled, making it an excellent do-ahead dessert for your next dinner party.
Read MoreThis is the time of year for the juiciest, sweetest strawberries, and there’s no better application than this easy, delicious cake.
Read MoreThis ice cream cake is nostalgic, delightful, and what everyone wants for their birthday.
Read MoreThis chocolate cake really stands up on its own with a vanilla buttercream frosting—simple and classic.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a way to use your summer fruit bounty, I love this basic, elegant, classy tart. It’s reserved and restrained, it’s prim and proper, it’s creamy and delicious.
Read MoreThick, velvety vanilla custard. That’s it, that’s the dessert, perfect as is.
Read MoreIt’s cheesecake in parfait form and you should really make it next time you only want a little bit of cheesecake.
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