One August, when I was 10 years old and vacationing with my family in a village in Provence, France, we decided to try lemon tarts from all the patisseries within a 20-minute drive. Every day, we’d ...

I am so happy that it’s spring. Even with the temperamental weather, I am enjoying the daffodils in my front yard which bloomed my favorite shade of bright yellow a few days ago. With Mother s Day ...

OK, this one’s not a pie. But when Mary Tregellas, author of Homemade Preserves and Jams: Over 90 Recipes for Luscious Jams, Tangy Marmalades, Crunchy Chutneys, and More, made the classic lemon ...

This is an elegant dessert that is very easy, can be done ahead of time, and tastes absolutely exquisite. The lemon sabayon is a lot like a lemon curd; the difference is you cook the eggs over hot ...

Editor’s note: High altitudes makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents ...

Consider this easy, refreshing, colorful menu for a lunch or brunch. The salmon can be fixed as much as a day ahead, though it tastes best if poached just a few hours before serving. The only real ...

Tarts look fancy, but they all start with the same thing: a good, sweet shortcrust pastry shell. This easy shortcrust ta ...

One of the easiest things you can do for yourself when hosting a dinner party is to make dessert ahead of time. Ticking off the “something sweet” from your checklist will give you time to focus on the ...

When friends were coming for dessert following dinner out, I wanted to make something good but simple. Desserts by the Yard (Houghton Mifflin, 2007), by Sherry Yard (the executive pastry chef of Spago ...

Baking made easy! In this episode of ITK Eats, we show you how to make a gluten-free lemon tart that’s creamy, smooth and sweet. It’s perfect for any kind of event or dinner party — or you can just ...

The classic lemon tart has a buttery, shortbread crust and a soft, dense lemon curd filling that barely holds its shape when you cut a slice. The textures should be a combination of crunchy and ...