Pretty fruit tarts will have your guests oohing and aahing at dessert time. Puff pastry shells cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream (creme patissiere) topped with strawberries. Don't worry, it ...

Serves 4-6. Recipe is from “Dragon Fire: A Collection of Family Favorite Recipes” compiled by St. George School, Baton Rouge, fourth grade class of 1979 with minor adaptations by Corinne Cook. Serve ...

Puff pastry is my secret weapon for looking like a baking genius without breaking a sweat. Those golden, flaky layers make everything feel elegant and impressive, even when the actual work is minimal.

With all the hype today about crawfish, it might be hard to believe that it was once considered a poor man’s food. And lobster was classified the same until the late 19th century. Over time, the ...

Puff pastry might sound fancy, but it's one of the easiest shortcuts to impressive desserts. A few simple ingredients wrapped in those buttery layers can turn into something beautiful. The best part ...