Use apples that hold their shape well: Golden Delicious, Idared, Mutsu, Northem Spy and Granny Smith.
Though we think of crisp as a dessert, it also makes a healthy breakfast. Make it the night before for a quick spoon-it-up starter (warm it in the microwave, if you wish) or include it in a brunch buffet menu on a slowed-down Sunday.
Intensely flavoured cookies are just the thing when you want a chocolate fix. To avoid sifting when making them, separate the chocolate chips from the other ingredients with waxed paper.
A shared plate holding dessert surrounded by a few Chocolate Cigar Cookies makes a treat fit for snuggling.
This novel side dish partners with any grilled meat.