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 ...

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 ...

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch the tomatoes until the skins start to curl, 30 seconds; transfer to a plate and let cool. Peel the tomatoes. Halve them crosswise ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

These small puff pastry tarts are proof that great food doesn’t need to be complicated. Made with store-bought puff pastry and filled with chorizo, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and melty cheese, they ...

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, ...

Puff pastry and phyllo (alternatively spelled “filo” or “fillo” and often referred to as ”phyllo dough” on store-bought packages) are both doughs that can be used in sweet and savory applications to ...

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 ...