There is an old cooks' saying that people with cold hands are good at making pastry. Shortcrust, puff pastry and their relatives need to be kept cool for best results. This means chilling the ...

When you want really tasty, buttery pastry, it is best to make your own from scratch. This rough puff is an easier version of the full puff pastry, but no less delicious. Make double and freeze ...

The best cookie assortments are loaded with different flavors, textures, and styles—here's how to assemble the very best one. The question of how to assemble a holiday cookie platter ...