This is one of my go-to winter desserts — simple, seasonal apples baked until soft and tender with butter and spices, served with a silky custard sauce. When the holidays roll around, I like offering ...

Mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut butter into small pieces, add to the flour, and blend with your fingertips until only pea-size pieces remain. Add 2 tablespoons ...

In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-size pieces of butter still visible. Sprinkle in the ice water and pulse ...

Cream puffs are just, well, fantastic. And they really really light up any gathering. These French desserts hit the spot from ...

Note: This makes a small batch. Double if using a big freezer. 1 cup milk A pinch of salt 3/4 cups sugar (or Splenda) 1 vanilla bean 5 egg yolks 2 cups heavy cream A few drops of vanilla extract 1.

In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepan, combine the milk and vanilla bean seeds (include the pods as well). Heat just until a gentle simmer, place a lid on and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla ...

In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, or until all ...

1. Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Pour the heavy cream into another medium bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the half-and-half and sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the ...

When summer rolls around, there’s nothing more satisfying on a hot day than a bowl of ice cream with every topping you can think of. And while store-bought ice cream is a good go-to to have stocked in ...