Category Archives: Dessert

New Year’s Bananas Foster

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Bananas Foster is a New Year’s tradition in my family. Every year for as long as I can remember, my mom would butter a skillet, add sugar, rum, butter and bananas, and then light the whole thing on fire while … Continue reading →

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La Patisserie Chouquette

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t usually use this space to rave about bakeries. I could spend 2,000 words doing that and still have more to say. But I’m making a special exception for La Patisserie Chouquette. I found out about this bakery from my … Continue reading →

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Peach Crumble Shake

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

Let me tell you about the best milkshake I’ve ever had. But before we go any further, I have to warn you: it’s vegan. If you’re still reading, congratulations. You’re about to get the recipe for the best milkshake I’ve … Continue reading →

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Vegan Banana Split Smoothie

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

When I was walking home tonight, I looked up at the temperature sign on the SunTrust building in Dupont Circle. Why are there two zeroes after a one? I asked myself. Then I realized that it was 100 degrees outside. … Continue reading →

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Honey-Hazelnut Financiers

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I forget when my affair with financiers started. But it’s been true love ever since I made my first batch. Not to be confused with madeleines, financiers are little golden sponge cakes in the shape of rectangles. They get their … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Ricotta Tart

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

When I saw this recipe the other night, I said to myself, YEP. Making that. There wasn’t even a question in my mind. I made the dough last night and left it in the fridge to set overnight. Then, when … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I haven’t really felt like weeping over food since I came back from San Francisco. All that changed tonight when I made this strawberry rhubarb galette. I’ve been wanting to make the galette for a while, but I kept holding … Continue reading →

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Un je ne sais Quoi

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

It all started with a merveilleux. A few weeks ago, I ditched work early and was sitting outside with my friend Carly. I was scrolling through food news on my phone and I saw that a new French bakery in … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Brownies

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

Yesterday night, I got a text from my friend Carly right before I went to sleep. I knew it was serious because she started it with “Emily.” “Emily,” she said. “Make these right now.” And she sent me the recipe … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Cake

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes, a craving will hit me out of nowhere. The other day I was running late to work and I rushed out my front door, almost locking the keys in behind me. Then, all of a sudden, I had the … Continue reading →

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