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

Snacks: For an easy snack that's sure to impress, try these flaky vanilla twists. A creamy pastry cream, two crispy puff pastry sheets, and a sprinkle of pearl sugar to finish it all off. Follow our ...

Dessert: Valentine's Day tarts are a romantic and easy-to-make dessert, perfect to serve at the end of dinner or for a ...

1. First make the jambalaya filling. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the sliced sausage and toss to combine, ...

Save this for a weekend craving run, the kind of soft, cinnamon heavy bakery wins you taste once, then start planning excuses ...