About Christina Lane

Christina Lane is the creator of the food blog Dessert for Two, which is well-known for its small-batch recipes. She’s also the author of a cookbook by the same name, Dessert for Two. Her work has been featured on The Kitchn, Fine Cooking, Serious Eats, and The Huffington Post, among others. Originally from Texas, Lane lives in California and bakes and eats dessert daily. @dessertfortwo

A parchment lined loaf pan filled with partially frosted small batch brownies and a wire whisk on the side.

Small Batch Brownies

These small batch brownies make just enough batter to fill a loaf pan so you don’t have an entire baking pan hanging around all week tempting you. Ideal for just the two of you.

Three banana bread muffins stacked on top of each other with chai whipped cream on top and more muffins on a plate in the background.

Banana Bread Muffins

“An absolute knockout!” “Wowzers!” “Incredibly moist.” “Just like banana bread.” That’s what our tough-to-please recipe testers are saying about this recipe.

A cheese crusted grilled cheese sandwich in a skillet.

Cheese-Crusted Grilled Cheese

Because some days ooey gooey grilled cheese insides just doesn’t seem indulgent enough. Se we coated the outside with cheese that would crisp to a golden brown.

A small batch of chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet.

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Happiness can be found in this recipe that ended our search for the perfect small-batch chocolate chip cookie. Insanely perfect for when you need—need, not want—just a dozen.

A woman holding a small batch of Rice Krispies treats for two on a piece of wax paper.

Rice Krispies Treats for Two

The perfect solution when you need a last-moment sweet something or crave a little something sweet but don’t want an entire pan sitting around to tempt you.

A raspberry crostata--a rustic tart with the crust folded over a filling of raspberries--on a sheet of parchment.

Raspberry Crostata

Sometimes a pie craving is just too strong to wait for a plate and fork and fussily crimping a top crust. Enter this easy peasy yet elegant crostata.

Jam Bars

Jam Bars

Sweet and crumbly and gooey and all around lovely. That’s what we think of these spectacular—and spectacularly easy—jam bars.