Stovetop Strawberry Dumplings

I'm one of those autumn enthusiasts who has their beachwear back in storage by the third week of August, and who greets September 1 with a cup of spiked apple cider and a Pu…

• 30 Minutes

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Pie

If there was such a thing as the Dessert Olympics, then allow me to introduce you to the Michael Phelps of pies. Creamy, crunchy, salty, sweet—this frozen confection wins …

• 6 Minutes

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Fudgesicles

Pop quiz! Which of the following options applies to the current weather in New York City? (A). When you walk outside, it feels like a hair dryer at full throttle is aime…

• 15 Minutes

Patriotic Pavlova with Watermelon Stars

What better way to celebrate the birth of our great nation than with an all-American dessert honoring the red, white and blue? This patriotic pavlova layers pillowy merin…

• 125 Minutes

Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding Crème Brûlée

With so many restaurants to choose from in New York City, it's not hard to find a dozen or more to call all-time favorites—those places you frequent monthly, or even weekl…

• 45 Minutes

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

I have the fondest memories of brownie bites as a child. Pulling apart the velcro on my turquoise lunchbox, I'd search for the white and blue Hostess bag before tearing it a…

• 22 Minutes

Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies

There's no need to sugarcoat the inspiration behind these cookies. The truth is, they were a total accident. I had originally intended to use this waffle cone recipe to c…

• 32 Minutes

Homemade Jell-O Eggs

Jell-O eggs manage to tackle two holidays in one. Not only are they guaranteed to steal the snack spotlight this Easter, but they also serve as the ultimate fake food for …

Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks

Love it or dread it, Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means the Interwebs are a flutter with pink sprinkles, candy conversation hearts, chocolate-dipped stra…

Homemade Salted Caramels

I'm finding it hard to believe that it's already February. Where the heck did the first one-twelfth of 2012 go? This past month has been a whirlwind of working, cooking, di…

• 30 Minutes