Legend has it that Clement Lassagne, personal chef to Monsieur Marshal du Plessis-Praslin of France, created the praline in 1636, which is a firm fixture in New Orleans, Charleston and other coastal ...

Giving something homemade on Valentine’s Day instead of a bouquet or store-bought chocolates is much more beautiful and personal: How about vegan pralines? They’re easier to make than you’d think.

Small wonder many cooks, beginner and seasoned alike, are hesitant to make pralines, the crisp candy made of nuts and sugar. Praline recipes in cookbooks nearly always carry words of warning, such as: ...

If you have never made pralines, you really need to give it a try. It is a skill that requires patience and love. A word of warning: Once you have acquired the skill, be careful being left alone with ...