Category Archives for Desserts
Raspberry-Almond Cupcakes
When searching for cupcakes to make for my friend Marianne’s engagement party, I called upon a memory of one of my favorite cupcakes from Zilly Rosen, from the now-closed, Zillycakes. I naturally gravitated to the delicious almond cupcake the first … Continue reading
Pistachio and Raspberry Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
When I began searching for recipes to consider for dessert to be served at my friend’s baby shower, I came across a gem that I put aside to try: pistachio and raspberry cupcakes. Thank you, Martha Stewart. Which frosting to … Continue reading
Chai Pumpkin Spice Thumbprint Cookies
When I came across a recipe on Pinterest for cookies with chai in the name, I was immediately intrigued. I pinned it and thought, “I’ll make those, but leave the orange colored kisses off.” Then I realized the kisses were … Continue reading
Pumpkin Cupcakes
I love pumpkin desserts of all kinds, but I’ve been playing favorites lately. Since my first pumpkin cupcake a few years ago, I’ve been hooked on rotating making them opposite pumpkin bread throughout the fall. I’m always on the lookout for new … Continue reading
French Breakfast Doughnuts
Doughnut. Fritter. Pastry. Part dessert, possibly breakfast (why bother arguing when it’s right in the name?) and quite possibly goûter (Pamela Duckerman’s “Bringing Up Bebe” relates humorous and awe-inspiring tales of the French 4:00 p.m. snacktime). I’m not the kind of person who … Continue reading
Gluten-free Flourless Chocolate Cookies
I’m always on the lookout for gluten-free snacks and desserts to make for my gluten-free friends. I recently came across a recipe for flourless chocolate cookies, which immediately intrigued me because I love flourless chocolate cake. I checked out the … Continue reading
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
My friend, Stephanie, passed this great summer dessert recipe along to me. As soon as I picked up our first three quarts of fresh local strawberries from our fruit share through Native Offerings’ CSA program, I knew I would make … Continue reading
