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 what I reach for when I want to look impressive without actually working that hard. These recipes let the pastry do most of the heavy lifting, turning a few simple ingredients into ...

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 ...

I went the shortcut route with Pepperidge Farm pastry shells from the grocery store freezer aisle, because with two kids and five dogs … time is always the first thing on the chopping block. But you ...

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 ...