Fresh mixed berries make the ultimate filling for summer pie. The secret is to pre-cook the blackberries. Pie is made in stages, and you can do a lot of it in advance, which makes the process more ...

To prepare the crust: In a food processor with a metal blade, pulse the nuts and sugar together until the nuts are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse 15 times to mix. Add the flour and salt; ...

This classic French fruit tart recipe is the ultimate French pastry shop dish. A layer of eye-catching, glazed fresh fruits sits atop heavenly vanilla pastry cream, all nestled into a homemade, ...

Judging from the boundless adoration heaped upon my home-baked pies, the art of transforming summer fruits into warm, oozing pastry-encrusted delights ranks high on the list of endangered activities.

But cookies aside, oats can enhance a whole range of batters and doughs. Try them in hearty-but-fluffy oatmeal–brown butter ...

Fourth of July means burgers and hot dogs on the grill. It also means pie — fruit pie as opposed to cream or nut pie. Apple is considered America’s favorite fruit pie, but cherry, blueberry and peach, ...

A friend recently told me she appreciated that I have helped her feel more comfortable experimenting and making substitutions in the kitchen. What a great compliment! As much as I measure carefully ...