For one second, pretend that frozen puff pastry isn’t a gift from the heavens. Yes, it’s a time-saving kitchen shortcut for all kinds of recipes; from party-worthy appetizers to impressive-looking ...

Prepare the pastry shells according to the package directions. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms are ...

Pretty fruit tarts will have your guests oohing and aahing at dessert time. Puff pastry shells cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream (creme patissiere) topped with strawberries. Don't worry, it ...

INGREDIENTS: • 6 frozen puff pastry patty shells • 6 eggs • 1 cup low-fat sour cream • 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed • Dash salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • ...

Making puff pastry the traditional way is slower than the rough puff method, but the reward is unmistakable. These are the kinds of flaky layers that shatter delicately when baked, the kind bakers ...

There is something comforting when we hear that a dish is homemade. Being homemade carries the thought that somehow the dish will taste better, be more satisfying and be created with the love that ...

If you're looking to impress guests (or your family) with appetizers that appear gourmet but are actually semi-homemade, consider phyllo shells. Phyllo, also known as filo (pronounced FEE-loh), is ...

I don't know why we only use puff pastry around the holidays. It's such an easy and wonderful thing. Throw a square on top of a pot pie, and now it's elegant. Wrap it around a little sausage and ...