I first made Christmas Eve cinnamon-vanilla custard pie completely by accident. It was Christmas Eve afternoon, and I realized I’d forgotten to plan dessert for our family gathering that evening. …
The inspiration for my caramel apple cheesecake bars came from an autumn farmers market visit where I bought far too many apples. I had apples for eating, apples for sauce, …
I discovered cranberry custard pie quite by accident several years ago when I was trying to use up fresh cranberries left over from making sauce. I had always been a …
The first time I truly appreciated sweet potato casserole with marshmallows was at my grandmother’s Thanksgiving table. I was maybe eight years old, and up until that point, I’d been …
I’ll never forget the first time I made pumpkin pie cookies. It was a chilly October afternoon, and I had just finished baking a traditional pumpkin pie for an upcoming …
Every year when the first snowflakes begin to fall, I know it’s time to start my annual Christmas cookie tradition. Among all the cookies I bake during the holiday season, …
I’ll never forget the summer day when I first created my cherry pistachio cheesecake. I had just returned from the farmers market with a basket overflowing with the most beautiful …
The first time I made a Christmas Black Forest trifle for my family’s holiday gathering, I knew I had stumbled upon something truly special. It was Christmas Eve, and I …
There’s something magical about the combination of crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated churros that makes them irresistible at fairs, theme parks, and festivals. But what if I told you there’s a way to …
I’ll never forget the first time I attempted to make apple fritter cake. It was a crisp October morning, and my kitchen smelled like cinnamon and fresh apples as I …