Something Sweet

The secrets behind the still-going-strong spot, plus a recipe for Steeplechase pie

Brian Noyes of Red Truck Bakery in Marshall, Virginia, shares the perfect sweet treat to greet (or conjure) cold weather

The one-bowl wonders are a family tradition for chef Ann Kim of the Garden & Gun Club

Spring berries add a touch of pink and a sweet balance to this citrusy dessert

A delicious ode to summer’s bounty—and to love

Sweet Divinities are classic Southern treats

A Southern summer dessert

A decadent riff on the classic pumpkin bread

A cake worthy of a regular spot at the dessert table

Fresh fruit and libations combine in a spin on a Kentucky favorite

A vibrant twist on a tangy classic from Savannah chef Annie Coleman

A simple cake-mix cake gets a dose of New Orleans–inspired decadence

With Scotch and brown sugar, “the record goes to a customer who ate three in one sitting.”

Robert St. John puts his own silky spin on a creamy classic at Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

A miniature Mardi Gras tradition

A winter pear cake with ginger and brown butter

A tasty hallmark of summer in the South

Swan House’s take on the perfect summer treat

The St. Lucia native brings Caribbean flair to the New Orleans classic

The Garden & Gun Club sous chef gives this springtime favorite the bite-size treatment

A damn tasty dessert from Bluegrass Kitchen

A bit of bubbly livens up cake, strawberries, and whipped cream in this easy, elegant Valentine’s dessert for two

You won’t believe the secret ingredient in this family dessert recipe from the famed North Carolina pit master Sam Jones

An old-fashioned favorite becomes a craft cocktail

An Elvis-inspired take on the crowd-pleasing dessert

Filled with fresh strawberries and a dash of moonshine, these home-fried pies are a sweet taste of summer

The Texas country icon shares a recipe inherited from her Nonny

The Chatham Rabbits singer shares a treasured family recipe and reflects on finding inspiration from the past—and savoring the present

Brian Noyes shares a celebration-worthy, century-plus-old family recipe

The House of Marigold shares its own Derby-day delight

A homemade take on Mardi Gras’s marshmallow treat

A truly decadent dessert from Charleston’s WildFlour Pastry

The Fearrington House Cookbook adapts this classic from Edna Lewis and the acclaimed chef’s time at the beloved North Carolina restaurant

Durham, North Carolina pitmaster Jake Wood shares the inspiration behind his new nineties-themed taqueria—plus a Southern spin on a classic Latin American dessert

The Food Network star brings the sweet in this peanut-charged pecan pie cousin

Atlanta chef Asha Gomez shares her mother’s favorite carrot cake recipe

A new recipe for an old-school Southern treat

A Tennessee chef transforms classic Southern creamed corn into a sweet but not too sweet summer dessert

A cornmeal twist on everyone’s favorite down-home dessert

Bring a bit of classic New Orleans sweetness to your kitchen