Italian pastry traditions thrive in Illinois at bakeries known for cannoli, sfogliatelle, and espresso-ready biscotti.

There are few ways to improve upon a warm apple pie, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth trying. That's why we're reaching ...

From warming soups and fragrant rice dishes to hearty stews and sweet desserts, share these recipes after sunset during the ...

Fat Tuesday is famously known for pączki — the rich, fried Polish pastries traditionally enjoyed before the start of Lent.

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

A hot-water dough makes these scallion pancakes pliable and easy to roll thin for crisp, flaky layers. Mix scallions with ...

Making puff pastry at home has always felt a little magical to me. Flour, butter, and time come together to create delicate flaky layers that rise in the oven without yeast or commercial leavening.

Follow the scent of honey and phyllo to one of Illinois’ favorite bakeries for baklava, spanakopita, and handmade Greek ...

From Gramercy Tavern–style cookies to Ina Garten’s brownies, these are the sweet, chocolaty recipes readers return to again and again.

Southern Pie Cafe in Chester creates this delicious cultural crossroads with pies that blend Green Mountain ingredients and ...

Taste the heart of North Carolina with these country recipes straight from Grandma’s cookbook, simple, hearty, unforgettable.