Cardamom Spiced Poached Pears in Red Wine
Few desserts in the classical European culinary canon achieve the breathtaking, visual drama of whole poached pears in spiced red wine (Poires au Vin Rouge). Originating…
Desserts & Sweet Treats
Silky Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème
In the illustrious pantheon of classical French pastry, few desserts achieve the sophisticated, brooding luxury of Pot de Crème (literally translating to “pot of cream” or…
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Blackberry
In the pantheon of Italian desserts, panna cotta stands as the ultimate triumph of minimalist elegance. Translating literally to “cooked cream,” this Piedmontese classic requires neither…
Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Sea Salt
There is an understated, sophisticated romance in European olive oil cakes that sets them apart from overly sweet, frosted layer cakes. When high-percentage Dutch-process cocoa and…
Soft Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Pecans
When late spring and early summer arrive in the farmers market, few flavor partnerships are as celebrated and harmonious as strawberry and rhubarb. The tart, bracing…
Classic Lemon Tart with Shortbread Crust
There is a luminous elegance to a classic French lemon tart (tarte au citron) that commands respect on any dessert table. With its pristine, sun-yellow curd…
Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The chocolate chip cookie is undeniably the crown jewel of American home baking. While thousands of recipes claim to be the ultimate version, once you introduce…
Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Oat Topping
Few desserts capture the rustic soul of home baking as effortlessly as an old-fashioned apple crisp. When the weather turns brisk and orchard bins overflow with…
Rustic Peach Cobbler with Fresh Summer Peaches
There’s something special about a homemade peach cobbler coming out of the oven. The peaches turn soft and juicy, the sweet filling bubbles around the edges,…
Simple Apple Galette with Flaky Homemade Crust
There is something special about a homemade apple dessert baking in the oven on a cool afternoon. The smell of cinnamon, buttery pastry, and sweet apples…
