Celebrate Beyoncé’s 44th birthday with my Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckle with Blueberries! This honey-lemon sponge is topped with juicy berries, crystallized ginger, and a buttery crumble. Inspired by “Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckin’” from Cowboy Carter, it’s the ultimate blueberry dessert – finished with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of flaky salt.
Ina Garten’s Summer Fruit Tart turns ripe peaches, plums and figs into an elegant late-summer dessert. Adapted from her French apple tart, it pairs rows of juicy fruit with a flaky, buttery pastry and glossy apricot glaze. The simple sheet-pan tart is ideal for brunch, entertaining or showcasing seasonal fruit.
My grandpa discovered a red velvet cake recipe in the ’60s that became a family legend. The key is in the heritage frosting. After tweaking the original recipe, I achieved a moist, tender, and vibrant red sponge. Double the frosting for a perfect four-layer delight!
Enjoying my first wild Maine blueberry inspired me to share my top 25 favorite Ina Garten berry recipes on the blog. From iconic Flag Cake to Fresh Berry and Mascarpone Cream Tart and breakfast treats like Ricotta with Berries & Maple Syrup, Ina’s recipes highlight the best of summer berries.
For six years, I never missed an episode of The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Looking back, I understand why Rosie meant so much to me as a closeted gay kid growing up in rural Ohio. I’m sharing that story, along with homemade Ring Dings inspired by the treats she gave her audience.
Samin Nosrat’s Russian Honey Icebox Cake delivers the caramelized flavor of Russian honey cake without baking 12 delicate layers. Store-bought graham crackers soften beneath burnt honey dulce de leche cream during an overnight chill, creating an impressive make-ahead summer dessert with an effort-to-reward ratio perfect for special occasions or easy entertaining.
This decadent Nutter Butter Icebox Cake is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert layered with a peanut butter–mascarpone cream and topped with homemade magic shell. Inspired by a childhood favorite, it features a crunchy Nutter Butter crust and chopped peanuts for extra texture – perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
This rustic fruit galette pairs a buttery almond pâte sucrée with juicy raspberries, blueberries, and peaches for a free-form dessert that’s more forgiving than traditional pie. Almond flour under the fruit soaks up excess juice for a crisp, never-soggy crust – no crimping skills required, just golden, bubbly, effortlessly beautiful results.