Lorin Gaudin swears she could live on these tomato tarts. The homemade puff pastry is not difficult, it just takes time and folding. Intermediate-level and enthusiastic beginning bakers should not ...

I remember the first day we made puff pastry in cooking school, when my teacher explained that it’s a laminated dough with 732 layers of dough and butter. The air rises as the dough heats up, creating ...

For some reason, the scent of butter and onions browning on the stove top reminds me of autumn. Perhaps it’s because that classic combination could be the base for so many dishes, the quintessential ...

These tartlets are pretty much my new favorite Halloween food. Crisp puff pastry lovingly envelopes roasted butternut squash, creamy fresh goat cheese, and salty olives in a fun yet ...

Now that I’m an empty nester, I don’t feel like cooking. When my husband and I sit down at the table, that empty chair is like a burr under my emotional saddle. I’ve tried sitting in my daughter’s ...

The secret to a party pleaser is in the freezer aisle of your nearest co-op or grocery store. It's that box of puff pastry, and it's key to pretty appetizers or fancy desserts that can be made on the ...

Now that the fun and commotion of Hanukkah and the winter holidays are behind us, we wish you all a very happy and healthy new year! Today I went for a walk in the early morning fog. I made the ...

These are really cute, and very autumnal. The pastry just puffs up round the shape of the pear. You can poach the pears in white wine or cider, or just sugar and water if you prefer. Put the water, ...

Planning to host a gathering at home? Impress your guests with these easy-to-make cheese, bacon, and spinach tartlets – the perfect appetizer that looks and tastes fancy! TRENDING! S uper Fun ...

I am not much of a New Year's Eve planner. Ever since my teenage days, I have observed this golden rule: Whatever you decide to do on that special night, your plans will end up changing entirely at ...

Sometimes you feel like you can’t win with people. Take kitchen shortcuts, for example. You suggest a shortcut or store-bought item to make a dish easier or faster, and you get dinged by purists who ...

If you have an endless supply of apples piling up at home, why not try making some small, handy apple tarts? They are quick and easy to prepare. This recipe - from Germany's Association of Fruit and ...