This simple pastry trick turns basic dough into a beautiful, bakery style treat. Easy to follow and surprisingly clever, it’s a must try technique for home bakers who love quick, impressive desserts.

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 ...

For me the hardest part of this simple chocolate-filled puff pastry recipe was rolling the pre-made, thawed dough out large enough to make a 16 inch square. I assume it would get easier with more ...

Donuts and danishes have had their day.

I have a confession to make: Despite my love of all things baking, I have yet to master the perfect pie. ‘Tis the season for harvest-y pies and Christmassy pies and all the wonderful fillings that can ...

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 ...

Few things make people as nervous in the kitchen as making pastry dough. This is understandable because it’s easy to get wrong, and you can end up with something tough or soggy, instead of a light and ...