Desserts
Some recipes just have a way of making you feel like you’re home, and for my husband Doug, Lillian’s Grasshopper Pie is one of those. Every time his family visited his grandparents in northern Michigan, they’d be greeted by this vibrant green, velvety pie with a crisp deep chocolate crust. The filling is light, airy,…
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This Merry Cranberry Citrus Curd tastes as bright and tangy as it looks, packed with the perfect mix of tart cranberries, sweet orange juice and zest, and a touch of fresh ginger. Its refreshing and vibrant flavor elevates so many desserts and instantly feels like the holidays. As a long time lover of citrus curds,…
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Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich flavor, enhanced by a burst of gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Traditionally made in a tube or bundt pan, however, I find making it as a quick bread is a welcome alternative. This version yields two loaves-one…
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Buttery, and caramel-kissed, these Chewy Butternut Bars are a vintage treat that turns simple pantry staples into something extraordinary. They’re made with two distinct layers: a tender, pastry-like crust that’s pressed into the pan and lightly prebaked, and a luscious coconut-walnut filling. The filling starts with egg yolks beaten until fluffy, then folded together with…
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This Lemon Chiffon Tart with Easy Pretzel Pecan Crust is pure sunshine on a plate — light, fluffy, and full of nostalgic charm. A silky, citrusy chiffon filling meets a crunchy, buttery crust made from pretzels and pecans for the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and salty. It’s a bright, spring-inspired dessert that comes together easily and…
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This Easy Pretzel Pecan Brown Butter Pie Crust Recipe is a foolproof, crowd-pleasing crust that comes together in just 10 minutes. But don’t let its simplicity fool you — it’s rich, buttery, and packed with nutty, malty flavor from brown butter, dark brown sugar, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for tart citrus fillings, like lemon chiffon, or decadent…
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As a kid, instant pistachio pudding always felt so grown-up and decadent. Little did I know, there were little, if any, actual pistachios in it! Over the years, I have come to appreciate the subtle, complex flavor of real pistachio. During a family trip to Italy last year, I swooned over a symphony of pistachio…
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My love of pistachio has always run very deep. As a child, my sense of it was completely skewed and limited to artificial pistachio flavored pudding and cakes, which is basically almond flavor with green food coloring. But over the years, I was awakened to the natural beauty of real pistachios – their stunning, vibrant…
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During the holidays, this melt-in-your-mouth Almond Danish Puff was always staple at my house. Whether a quick Christmas morning nosh, while the kids opened their presents, or as an Easter brunch treat – it is such a happy and festive food memory. As we got older, my mom would often come to my house with…
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Light, fluffy, and irresistibly creamy, this easy Pumpkin Spice Mousse is pure autumn indulgence—and the easiest way to enjoy the flavors of the season. Made with simple, clean, vegan ingredients, it’s a dessert that feels elegant enough for Thanksgiving but easy enough for a weeknight treat. The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove blend…
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