I have my mom to thank for introducing me to the magic that is tiramisu! When I was a teenager, she made a version with Kahlua and vanilla pudding that was out-of-this-world spectacular, and it began my lifelong obsession with it. I’ve been tinkering with my recipe for years, and I can confidently say that my tiramisu recipe is the only one you will ever need. It's so easy and so perfect. It's the ultimate dinner party recipe because it tastes even better when it’s made the d

There are several recipes that I consider my “white whales”. These are recipes I’ve attempted several times and they haven’t turned out as e

Me and my sister both have a soft spot for hot fudge sundaes. They scream summer and nostalgia. I’m a little particular when it comes to my

I was cursed with a wicked sweet tooth at birth. I inherited it from my dad’s side of the family, where my grandmother always had something

Chocolat is one of my favorite movies, and it's pretty telling that it's a movie all about chocolate. My love for chocolate knows no bounds.

French food has this luxurious romantic quality that feels like it was snatched right out of a dream. Chocolate mousse is melted chocolate w

My sister swears that this is the pie that made her husband fall in love with her. And there is no doubt in my mind of the magical propertie

Cooking has always helped me overcome heartbreak. It’s a distracting activity, and I’m always too busy trying to follow the directions of th

These are the only blondies I’ve ever liked. Most blondies lack flavor, and I missed the fudginess of brownies. These blondies have that but

There is no doubt in my mind that my sister, Emily, makes the best pies ever. She is the pie queen. Bow down to her greatness.