For one second, pretend that frozen puff pastry isn’t a gift from the heavens. Yes, it’s a time-saving kitchen shortcut for all kinds of recipes; from party-worthy appetizers to impressive-looking ...

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 ...

There is something comforting when we hear that a dish is homemade. Being homemade carries the thought that somehow the dish will taste better, be more satisfying and be created with the love that ...

Every once in a while you stumble upon a culinary trick that changes your life in the kitchen. Learning how to peel ginger with a spoon. Finding out how to save a broken sauce. Figuring out how to ...

I suppose this should come as no surprise given the discussion we had about duck fat last month. I love how you can measure the pastry’s rise in inches, and the way it shatters into a gazillion bits ...

Every once in a while you stumble upon a culinary trick that changes your life in the kitchen. Learning how to peel ginger with a spoon. Finding out how to save a broken sauce. Figuring out how to ...

Choux pastry is a building block to creating all kinds of sweet and savory treats. Making it just requires a few simple ...

A ground meat pie - from my point of view/Shutterstock When baking the most delectable dessert or savory treat, having a great base is vital. This often comes in the form of a flaky, buttery crust.