Alyssa 
I make these jellies all summer long when the grapefruit are at their best. In my kitchen they became my go-to low-calorie dessert: clean, bright, and unexpectedly grown-up. I like …
I make these Orange Creamsicle Cups whenever the week gets busy and the kids still want something special. I love that they come together fast, don’t need an oven, and …
I have a soft spot for cakes that arrive at a party like a coronation. In my kitchen this raspberry layer cake has become my go-to when I want something …
I make these honey lemon gummy bears in my kitchen whenever I want a small, wholesome treat that feels special but doesn’t come loaded with ingredients I can’t pronounce. Over …
I started making pineapple jelly the summer I refused to throw away another pineapple crown. I remember simmering the discarded skin with a little sugar and water while the kitchen …
I make this peach basil jam all through the height of summer because it captures the sun-warm sweetness of ripe peaches with almost no fuss. In my kitchen, it’s the …
I started making fruit leather when my kids were small and our kitchen counter was always overflowing with soft, overly ripe fruit. It felt wasteful to toss those peaches and …
I remember the first time I folded lychee puree into a white-chocolate filling: the room filled with a soft, floral perfume that made every misstep worth revisiting. In my kitchen …
I fell in love with this coconut jelly the first summer I tried to recreate a creamy Asian-style coconut pudding without dairy. In my kitchen it became the go-to finish …
I make mochi whenever I want a tiny, chewy treat that feels special but doesn’t demand an afternoon in the kitchen. In my kitchen this matcha version has become a …