Some desserts are just too good to go through life without trying. These recipes live up to their reputation and deliver ...

There are fruits that are content to accompany, and others, like the pear, that know when to step up to the plate. Behind ...

A true gourmet would never cut corners by using prepared foods, but pastry can be such a tricky proposition that it's sometimes worth sacrificing pride for a timesaving shortcut. By layering ...

Talk about an easy way to impress guests! These are great on their own, or as part of a larger charcuterie board. Technique tip: You can make these into little puff pastry "cups" by placing the puff ...

Here's an easy, refined dinner option that calls on puff pastry: This cheesy tart showcases juicy slices of heirloom tomatoes ...

A French pear tart like this one is as classic as it gets! Even though this recipe was written more than 60 years ago, it's still very much in style today. Technique tips: The frangipane makes a ...

As much as I love apples for their straightforward, tart-sweet flavors and crisp, snappy texture, they are no match for pears. Pears are lush, fragrant and elegant. Take the tree-ripened local variety ...

This pear tart is filled out with a gorgeous puffy orange-and-almond paste. Frangipane is one of those food words that can mean many different things, from a kind of almond pastry cream to this, which ...