Category: Dessert
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Chinese Five Spice Sable Cookies
I first tried these fragrant treats at a farmer’s market stall by Little Tart, a popular bakeshop in Atlanta, GA, and set out to create my own version at home. Like many American culinary experiments, these cookies blend elements from two very different cuisines: French baking and Chinese savory cooking. I started with an easy,…
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Chocolate Caramelized Hazelnut Cupcakes
These fluffy chocolate cupcakes with salty, hazelnut-and-caramel-infused frosting are inspired by two classic European desserts: gianduja, Italian chocolate hazelnut bars dating back to the Napoleon era, and dacquoise, French hazelnut meringues layered with chocolate mousse or ganache. I prepared my all-time favorite chocolate cupcake recipe – a vegan variety made with almond milk, olive oil,…
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No-Bake Key Lime Pie
I first made this easy, refreshing key lime pie during a summer heatwave, and it was the perfect antidote to the brutal humidity. Frozen, rather than baked, it’s served chilled and made with wholesome ingredients – avocado, cashews, pecans, and dates – that could serve as a lazy summer meal and dessert rolled into one.…
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