You know that flaky, buttery crunch you get from a really good bakery pastry? Puff pastry gives you that, and it makes you ...

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.

Use a high-quality, store-bought puff pastry to make this apple pie in a snap. 2006 F&W Best New Chef Cathal Armstrong tells of how a family friend came over for lunch one day and marveled at the ...