eat dessert first
You may have noticed that we’re entering into the new cookbook season. It is my very favorite time of year. We got things kicked off with Chocolate Mousse and Cookie recipes from David Lebovitz’s newly revised classic, Ready for Dessert. This week I get to share another one of my […]
It’s hard to beat molasses cookies! Soft, chewy and perfectly spiced, it’s a must-have treat for the holidays, but I recommend keeping this in your rotation year round.
This recipe is simple to make, but it creates a huge impression when served. It is both rustic and elegant, perfect for a picnic in the park or that formal dinner you have twice a year in the otherwise unused dining room. Or is that just me? No matter where, […]
This bright, tart, super-delicious citrus curd is perfect for slathering on Victory (Victoria) Sponge Cake or swirled into Lemon-Curd Pound Cake. It can also be folded into Perfect Whipped Cream and used with any number of other cakes, so mix up a batch and let it inspire you. It’s also […]
You don’t have to have an ice cream machine to make great ice cream at home! This no-churn vanilla ice cream recipe is made in a stand mixer and you can add in any flavor you like. Below I share some ideas. If you get creative and make up one […]
In 1998 I sat next to Rose Levy Beranbaum on a panel of bakers at a Barnes & Noble for a “Celebrity Cook Book Club.” I was freshly out of culinary school and working as a pastry chef at a fine dining restaurant. I was neither a “celebrity” nor a […]
This sourdough starter recipe is simple and requires only flour, water and a little patience. Once you have it down, you can keep this starter active and make all the sourdough bread you want. Sourdough starter is easier than you think! It can take a few tries, but really all […]
This homemade artisan bread recipe is a go-to in my house; in fact, this loaf is based on the eight books I co-authored and feature on my show, Zoë Bakes. It’s easy for beginners and has the crisp crust and chewy bite of a loaf from your favorite bakery. There are […]
Tiramisu is a dessert I first tasted in Little Italy in New York City, when I was a kid in the 1970s. At the time, I felt as if I was getting away with something a little scandalous because of the coffee-and-booze-soaked cake; it all seemed so grown-up and sophisticated.
Did you know it’s possible (and easy!) to make vegan meringue? That’s right. Fluffy, toastable vegan meringue is achievable with a humble can of chickpeas. You simply use the aquafaba (or chickpea water) and whip it to perfection with cream of tartar, vinegar, sugar, and vanilla, much like you would […]
Happy New Year! We all say it every year—the days flew by! My 2025 was packed with more amazing experiences, recipes and fun. I hit a personal milestone with my Substack (thank you for subscribing!), led trips in Italy and Paris, and am planning several others for next year.
This homemade marshmallows recipe is perfect for hot chocolate, s’mores or just snacking. You’ll find ways to add extract flavors to your marshmallows, too. And don’t forget my homemade graham crackers recipe to go with them! I really, really wanted to start this post by bitching about the weather. Something […]