Puff pastry is the ultimate shortcut to looking like a fancy baker without all the work. Those golden, flaky layers do most ...

T hese mini apple tarts are one of those desserts that look fancy but take almost no effort — my kind of recipe. It is easy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Puff pastry is not just for sweet treats — and this cheesy tomato-basil tart proves it. I love to use puff pastry for tarts because it takes zero effort and can be cooked in about 30 minutes. Plus ...

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 ...

Weeknight cooking generally is pretty utilitarian. It may not be very pretty or impressive, but it usually is tasty and gets the job done. Which tends to throw everything for a loop on those rare ...

Flaky puff pastry meets comforting flavors like fig, spinach and Parmesan to create these appetizers that are perfect for any ...

Just because you need to feed last-minute company on a weeknight doesn’t mean you magically have extra time to pull it off. On such occasions, you need something impressive and delicious as well as ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Store-bought pastry and pie doughs can be total lifesavers when you’re getting ready for Thanksgiving or a dinner party — but ...

Prepackaged puff pastry makes this recipe easy to make. One sheet of pastry is needed. If two are in a package, rewrap pastry in plastic food film and refreeze. Extra almond filling can be frozen in ...