Dainty little tarts are as easy to make as they are beautiful. These diminutive desserts are perfect vessels for sliced fresh fruit, a guilty shot of ganache, a dollop of pastry cream or spoonful of ...

Can a pie crust recipe really change your life? I guess it depends on how much you like eating pie -- and how much you hate making crust. I really love eating pie, but I really hated making crust, at ...

Frozen store-bought pie shell can be substituted in a pinch, but the addition of ground walnuts and cinnamon makes this recipe worth the time and effort. The tart shell can be prepared in a pie plate, ...

There are so many variations of the classic tomato tart, perfect for late summer. Here, you begin with a savory food-processor pie dough seasoned with Parmesan and fresh thyme. Roll out the dough, ...

Fresh lilacs lend an enchanting aroma to this springtime twist on the classic coconut cream pie. (Recipe Credit: Aube Giroux of Kitchen Vignettes). There's just something magical about cooking with ...

If making individual tarts, cut dough into 6-inch rounds. Line tart shells with dough, trimming any excess dough even with edge of tart shell. Repeat with remaining piece of dough. * Fill each tart ...

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the shortening and butter to the dry ingredients in small bits and rub them in. (Alternatively, if you have an electric mixer, you can ...

This recipe comes from Joanne Chen, author of The Taste of Sweet: Our Complicated Love Affair with Our Favorite Treats. In her new book, she goes on an exploration of sweets, bringing in historical ...

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To make dough: Place 1 cup flour, sugar and salt in food processor. Pulse processor a few times to incorporate. Add cubed butter. Pulse to combine thoroughly. Add remaining 1 cup flour. Pulse to ...