Vanilla Syrup

You’re going to want to drizzle, douse, and dribble this fragrant homemade vanilla syrup over and into and onto just about everything.

40 mins

Northern Spy Apple Pie

Brimming with a mountain of sweet apples and redolent of sugar and spice and everything nice, this homemade pie unabashedly plays apple favorites.

6 hrs 20 mins

Plum Crumble Pie

It's a pie! It's a tart! It's a crumble! This crumble pie with a pastry crust, a boozy and oozy plum filling, and a buttery, crunchy crumble topping is a mutant combo in the best possible way. Perfect for late-season stone fruits.

2 hrs 30 mins

Poached Nectarines

A stunningly chic summer dessert with a taste that belies its ease of prep. We promise, we won't tell if you don't.

1 hr

Apricot Daiquiri

This apricot daiquiri will erase your outdated notion of the daiquiri as a cloying girlie blender drink. And it'll exponentially up your summer entertaining game.

2 hrs 30 mins

Microwave Mug Cake

Three minutes. That's how long it takes to bake this upside down cake that makes just enough dessert to satisfy your craving. No more.

20 mins

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

This small-batch refrigerator jam from the famed Sarabeth's Bakery takes barely any effort and just half an hour. And simply stash it in the fridge. No canning required.

30 mins

Bluebarb Pie

Tart rhubarb collides with sweet blueberries to create some serious summer pie envy among strawberry rhubarb loyalists.

3 hrs

Cacio e Pepe

This crazy satisfying, ridiculously cheap, pantry-minded dinner consists of just pasta, cheese, oil, salt, pepper, and a nifty technique.

25 mins

Eggnog Pie

Essentially a slightly tipsy cheesecake, this bourbon-enhanced eggnog pie is something we're classifying as "holiday desserts for parties where people like to party."

1 hr 15 mins

Pumpkin Meringue Pie

At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie that can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.

3 hrs 15 mins

Wine Poached Pears

How to explain these wine poached pears? "Divine elegance" comes to mind. Also, easy, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, and lovely.

4 hrs 25 mins

Pear Turnovers

"Much more sophisticated than the turnovers from my childhood." "Very subtly sweet." That's what folks are saying.

2 hrs

Big Chewy Brownie Cookies

"Everything I love about brownies. The fudgy center. The crisp edges. And that wondrous crinkly top." That's what folks are saying about these.

1 hr 15 mins

Cara Nicoletti: Books and Food

David interviews Cara Nicoletti, the blogger and author who melds food and fiction by sharing recipes inspired by her fave books.

Dulce de Leche Brownies

Because fudge brownies just aren't indulgent enough, we added an outrageously lovely swirl of caramel sauce. You're welcome.

2 hrs 45 mins

Avocado Sorbet

"Brilliant." "Simply astounding!" "Sublime." "Perfect." That's what folks are saying about this avocado sorbet recipe.

15 mins

Roasted Plums

Scented with star anise, not overly sweet, and just 25 minutes from start to finish. Talk about our sorta summer dessert.

25 mins

Skillet Plum Cake

Skillet cake is moist and tender and sweet (not too sweet, though) and sorta like upside-down cake except it's right-side up.

1 hr

Apricot Galette

A rustic galette can be charmingly misshapen yet loses none of its appeal—and is unspeakably easier to make than pie. And it's still impressive. Pretty easy math.

2 hrs