A press-in-the-pan shortbread crust and an easy lemon curd filling make this stunning pastry a snap to bake. By Melissa Clark One August, when I was 10 years old and vacationing with my family in a ...

I am so happy that it’s spring. Even with the temperamental weather, I am enjoying the daffodils in my front yard which bloomed my favorite shade of bright yellow a few days ago. With Mother s Day ...

One August, when I was 10 years old and vacationing with my family in a village in Provence, France, we decided to try lemon tarts from all the patisseries within a 20-minute drive. Every day, we’d ...

To prepare the mini custard tarts, start with the shortcrust pastry: place the flour, sugar (1), a pinch of salt, and room temperature butter cut into pieces (2) in a bowl. Also, add the baking powder ...