Praline is what separates a decent dessert from a memorable one. This smooth paste of caramelized nuts concentrates within itself all the indulgence of a Paris-Brest, a gianduja, or a simple Sunday mo...

The candied fruit cake is a cornerstone of French pâtisserie, yet few people ever truly nail it. Fruits sinking to the bottom of the pan, a dry crumb, an overwhelming sweetness — the pitfalls are many...