Q–My sister brought over a bag of green mung beans as a hostess present (we are big salad buffs in my family), and I want to sprout them. Do you know how I would do this? E. Wolff, Morton Grove.

The perfect pumpkin pie or tart is a sweet, tender union of moist filling and crisp crust. But only hours after baking, an ugly breakdown can occur if the filling weeps and the crust turns soggy.

Pretty fruit tarts will have your guests oohing and aahing at dessert time. Puff pastry shells cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream (creme patissiere) topped with strawberries. Don't worry, it ...

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If you're the sort of person who has the time to make puff pastry from scratch, I want your life. For the rest of us, there is frozen puff pastry -- a wonderful way for the time-pressed cook to pull ...

Bright, tangy lemon is as much a spring treat as it is a summer refreshment. Lemon juice and zest give the ideal edge to ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. 1 / 6Roll the pastry out to 2-3mm thick before lining the tin. Armelle Habib STYLING Lee Blaylock 2 ...

Amounts vary depending on the size of the tart or tarts you are making, your choice of fruit, and how generously you want to decorate your tart. Do not use any fruit that browns easily when cut (such ...