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Watch Shannon Swindle ‘Chef That!’ Olive Oil Cake

This olive oil cake is lush, comforting and not too sweet. He's tweaked the recipe over the years to come up with just the right amount of olive oil and crème fraîche (or sour cream) for the type of cake you can have with your coffee for breakfast or serve to guests for a special occasion.

Brighten Your Thanksgiving Meal with These Mini Cranberry Pavlovas

"This particular pavlova combines the flavors of a tangy citrus mix with sweet, rich and creamy elements,” says N.Y.C. pastry ...

Ithaca pastry chef, 21, competing on Food Network show 'Holiday Baking Championship'

"It's a surreal experience," said Violet Zoner, a baker at a Trumansburg coffee shop who will compete on the Food Network.

Gobble Safely: Tips from local chef on how to avoid a post-Thanksgiving stomachache

SO YOU WANT TO COOK YOUR FOOD TO A SAFE TEMPERATURE. SO FOR BOTH CASSEROLES AND YOUR TURKEY YOU’RE LOOKING AT 165 DEGREES. YOU WANT TO GET IT COOLING WITHIN TWO HOURS BECAUSE THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ...

So You Forgot To Bake A Pie — Here's What To Do At The Last Minute

The class they’re attending, I Forgot To Make a Pie, is one of the quickest to sell out, and no wonder — each attendee leaves ...

Lauded pastry chef’s dessert and cocktail bar opens Thurs. in El Ponce basement

Atlanta pastry chef Claudia Martinez opens Bar Ana, a late-night dessert and cocktail bar, in the basement of El Ponce.

Wisconsin-based pastry chef to compete on Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Next Level Baker’ TV show

A Wisconsin-based pastry chef is making waves nationally as he’s set to compete on a new FOX baking show hosted by one of, if ...

University of Hawaiʻi Maui College hosts Thanksgiving Pie Sale

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s talented baking students, under the tutelage of Pastry Chef Instructor Hannah Stanchfield, will be selling Thanksgiving pies again this year.

We tried an enchanting tea time in Versailles in the Yvelines department.

The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace offers tea time every day in its elegant Peacock Alley. Orchestrated by pastry chef Eddie Benghanem, this afternoon tea in the Yvelines can be enjoyed from 3pm to 6pm, with a weekday menu and a more elaborate weekend version. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

I'm a Former Pastry Chef—This Is the Only Puff Pastry I Buy for Holiday Baking

Made with real butter and just five ingredients, this store-bought puff pastry dough bakes into crisp, golden layers every time.

Miss Manners: Can I pick up my pastry?

Alone among the three of us, I lifted pastry to lips using my fingers and held each successively smaller remainder until all ...

Goose Refuses to Leave Sicilian Shop Without a Bite of Pastry and Honestly, Same

Many times, geese tend to get a reputation for not being the friendliest of birds. If they feel threatened, they can be ...

Miss Manners: Is using fingers to eat pastry ‘not done’ at a traditional fancy tea service?

Alone among the three of us, I lifted pastry to lips using my fingers and held each successively smaller remainder until all ...

How to Make the Perfect Meat Pie in the Air Fryer (Pastry Dough Recipe Included)

Learn how to make crispy, golden, and flavorful meat pies right in your air fryer! Includes an easy pastry dough recipe so ...

Ina Garten’s Secret Ingredient for Flawless Pie Crust Isn’t Flour or Butter

Similar to my recently-remedied pasta problem, my results have been unpredictable; causing me to feel less-than-confident ...

Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons

If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start. Their bright color and sweet-tart flavor instantly add a holiday vibe. Pair them with pears for a sophisticated touch.

New Haven bakeries approach Thanksgiving day pie deadlines

Bakeries and pastry shops in New Haven are already feeling the holiday rush. At Marjolaine Pastry Shop that means long days, and busy ovens leading up to...

The Pastry Chef Trick for Silky-Smooth Pumpkin Pie Every Time

Most homemade pumpkin pies on the Thanksgiving table look great—burnished, fragrant, perfectly set—and yet the first bite ...

Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons

If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start. Their bright color and sweet-tart flavor instantly add a holiday vibe. Pair them with pears for a sophisticated touch.

Hot new baking cookbooks will keep us riding a sugar high through the holidays

Fellow cookbook fans know that this time of year can’t be beat as publishers release a tsunami of books hoping to land a spot ...