Easy Sweets

The pan came out of the oven and the whole kitchen fell quiet. That’s not something that happens often around here, but the smell of … Read more

I figured a candy corn sugar cookie bark would be nothing but a sugar bomb—pretty to look at, sure, but the kind of treat that … Read more

I did not trust pumpkin bread with a maple glaze. For years, I figured pumpkin bread was already sweet enough on its own—why would you … Read more

Grabbed the last can of pumpkin puree from the back of the pantry shelf with one hand while balancing the phone between my ear and … Read more

I ruined sourdough starter for three years before I figured out what I was doing wrong. Not the feeding part—that I could handle. It was … Read more

I was staring at a half-empty bag of marshmallows and a box of Rice Krispies, wondering what to bring to the Super Bowl party. The … Read more

The crumb topping was gone before the cake even made it to the table. My husband stood there, fork in hand, looking at the empty … Read more

I didn’t actually mean to make this the centerpiece of every summer gathering for the next five years. The first time I made a red, … Read more

You know that feeling when you bite into a bakery muffin, and the top is all domed and golden, and the crumb is so tender … Read more

I want a mini loaf cake that tastes exactly like a chai latte from my favorite coffee shop, but with pumpkin in it, and I … Read more