Tarts look fancy, but they all start with the same thing: a good, sweet shortcrust pastry shell. This easy shortcrust tart dough, also known as pâte sucrée, bakes into a buttery, shortbread-style ...

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 ...

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, ...

This tart is made from three easy pieces: a tart shell that is simpler than pie crust, more like one big shortbread cookie; a one-two pastry cream that makes instant puddings look turgid; and, ripe ...

At this time of year, when summer’s tomatoes are bursting forth from the garden, I rely on a childhood favorite to make use of the bounty. This tomato tart–made decadent with Swiss and Parmesan ...

There’s something truly comforting about jam tarts. They’re simple, familiar, and completely irresistible — the kind of treat that takes me right back to afternoons in the kitchen, helping my ...

If you’re in need of an easy, yet impressive side dish, this asparagus tart is the one. With just five ingredients it comes together in a snap and is packed with flavor. The tart base is made with ...

This gorgeous strawberry ricotta tart makes a show-stopping dessert for your Easter gathering. Make it easy on yourself by prepping the components in stages. Start by making a sweet cookie dough crust ...