I’m not sure that the origin of these cheesy puff pastry delights can be credited to the French, but I can verify that they are frequently served in French homes. One French cousin told me that they ...

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a shallow bowl, stir together the brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne. Dredge each piece of bacon in the sugar mixture to coat both sides; set aside.

No Halloween party is complete without a table struggling under the weight of a mountain of spook-tacular snacks. Sure, there's the punch and few other mummified goodies, but our take on your classic ...

Cheese straws are a popular nibble at holiday gatherings. There are two types of cheese straws: a French version made of puff pastry shaped into long, twisted strips, and the Southern version, like ...

When I tended bar at F Street Station in Anchorage, Alaska, one of my lunchtime regulars was chatting with me about baking. He knew that I made treats and cakes for birthdays and weddings, and was ...