Category: Desserts

My wife grew up making peanut butter balls every holiday season. She remembers mixing together the butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until it forms a dough that can be rolled into bite-sized balls.

To all the lovers of candied yams with marshmallow topping: I’m not going to hate on you. That dish has gotten a bad rap over the years.

I realize it’s been a while since we talked dessert. It’s also been even longer since I’ve given you a recipe involving chocolate. Both are surprising since there’s hardly ever a day that I don’t have at least a bite of chocolate or a nibble of something sweet after ...

When Saturday morning rolled around, I got into the kitchen and made this almond rhubarb coffee cake. The batter alone was to die for, with intoxicating streaks of orange zest and just the right amount of cardamom.

I’ve developed a pretty little lemon loaf cake with elderflower glaze. It’s much simpler to make than an extravagant wedding cake, but it still has a touch of sophistication and a dash of whimsy.

Here is what makes this pudding magical: you don’t stir it until the very end. You leave it undisturbed on the stove for most of the cooking time. I know you’re scoffing. I know you don’t believe me. I’d be scoffing, too.