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 ...

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 ...

Pate a choux is the stuff of magic in the kitchen. Pipe a soft, sticky dough onto a baking sheet and slide it into a hot oven. In mere minutes the dough puffs up -- practically exploding to double, ...

Easter lunch is one of the most anticipated moments of spring: the table is filled with colors, scents and recipes that tell of tradition, conviviality and the desire to be together. Those who cook, ...

Love a good palmier, fruit tart or pastry-topped chicken potpie? Chances are you’re familiar with the flaky wonder that is puff pastry (not to be confused with phyllo dough). Puff pastry consists of ...