Chances are, whether you’ve made it at home or not, you are already familiar with pâte à choux. The marvelous, pasty pastry dough is a cornerstone of French desserts and one of five French “mother ...

There are many ways to use puff pastry-- whether you make it from scratch or choose the store-bought kind. However, this type of dough can be very delicate. If you've ever pulled it out of the oven ...

During an episode of Barefoot Contessa, Garten shared her philosophy for entertaining friends which makes it easier for her as the host. “One of my mottos is: my friends don’t have more fun if I spent ...

There is something special about a simple pastry filled with strawberry jam and baked until golden brown. These strawberry danish pastries are one of those recipes that feel both simple and special at ...

Puff pastry is hands down one of the best shortcuts in baking: it does all the heavy lifting while you get to look like a dessert genius. These recipes are crazy simple but taste like you spent hours ...

Whether you're walking through a Parisian boulangerie or an American bakery on a Saturday morning, there's nothing as satisfying as seeing glass display cases overflowing with flaky ham and cheese ...

When baking season is in full swing and the holidays approach, it's time to sharpen up our pie making game. From savory pot pies for a cozy dinner to sweet treats to share with friends and family, a ...

Right now, at the peak of the holiday party season, there are three things the well-prepared host ought to have at the ready: a swanky outfit, a festive playlist — and a package of puff pastry. But ...

When it comes to flaky, buttery pastry, I’m an equal opportunity eater, but that doesn’t mean that all flaky pastry is the same. Puff pastry and phyllo dough are two important flaky doughs. Both are ...