Desserts

I used to think fondue was mostly nostalgia—something sweet and a little kitschy from the ’70s. But then I tried Ina’s version, and everything changed. …

I baked these on a cold afternoon when the house needed a little warmth—and it worked. The moment they came out of the oven, the …

This one caught me off guard. I expected rich. I didn’t expect refreshing. But that’s what makes it special. Ina layers orange zest into both …

These started as a “maybe I’ll try them” cookie. I wasn’t expecting much—just a simple butter-and-nut situation. But after one bite, I stopped mid-chew, turned …

I made these on a whim—one sheet of puff pastry left in the freezer, a bowl of cinnamon sugar, and 20 minutes to spare. What …

I didn’t grow up loving cheesecake. Too dense. Too sweet. Too… forgettable. Then I made Ina’s. It’s everything a classic New York cheesecake should be—but …

This started as a “use up the pantry dates” kind of recipe. But by the time I spooned the warm caramel sauce over the just-baked …

I once brought this to a spring brunch thinking it might be too simple alongside all the layered cakes and tarts. Turns out, a golden, …

I’ve tried a dozen versions of cream cheese frosting over the years—some too sweet, others too stiff, or just flat. This is the one that …

This one came from a need: something warm, creamy, and just sweet enough to feel like brunch without tipping into dessert. The first time I …