Cooks' note:
Brioche rolls can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat in a 350°F oven 3 to 5 minutes. Rolls may also be frozen, wrapped tightly in foil, 1 week. Reheat in a 350°F oven 10 minutes.
Palets bretons are oversize cookies that feature butter, and because they’re from Brittany, they’re traditionally made with beurre salé, salted butter.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.
We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.
Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Yes, brownies can—and should—be made with white chocolate.
There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.
Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.