Puff pastry is my secret weapon for looking like a baking genius without breaking a sweat. Those golden, flaky layers make everything feel elegant and impressive, even when the actual work is minimal.

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE TWISTS Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry 1/2 cup no bake cheesecake filling 1/2 cup strawberry preserves ...

While a good pie crust is in every baker's repertoire, sometimes you need to make fabulous, flaky desserts in a pinch. That's where store-bought puff pastry comes in. Find it in the frozen aisle of ...

If you’re the type of host who loves to wow a crowd, then you need to check out the recipe for Ree Drummond’s Puff Pastry Braid. It’s a dessert that looks like you’ve spent all day making it, but your ...

A simple frangipane filling tucks into layers of puff pastry in this French cake traditionally served for Epiphany. For a taste of Paris in the middle of winter, there’s nothing more classic than a ...

Churros might just be the best kind of early fall food. The fried dough sticks are reminiscent of a day at the county fair with flavors that have more of an autumn vibe. You get to use dipping sauces ...

From brunches to intimate dinner parties, it’s always helpful to have a few back-pocket “secret weapons” when it comes to cooking for a crowd. No matter the time of year, there’s always a seasonal ...