Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake Nachos

Julia
The sun had barely begun to set, and the air was still thick with the sweetness of summer. We’d just finished an impromptu backyard dinner—nothing...
Desserts

First-Place Coconut Macaroons

Julia
I once baked a batch of these coconut macaroons just to use up leftover shredded coconut from another recipe—and I wasn’t expecting anything spectacular. But...
Cake

Strawberry Eclair Cake

Julia
A few summers ago, my family rented a big lakeside cabin for a reunion. We were scattered across the country, so it felt like a...
Desserts

Reese’s Cheese Ball

Julia
The first time I made this Reese’s Cheese Ball, it wasn’t for a holiday, game night, or party spread. It was a Tuesday. One of...
Desserts

Cotton Candy Cookies

Julia
Baking is often a form of nostalgia, a way to re-create memories and moments, especially when those memories are filled with sweetness and joy. A...