Mini Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Tarts by Cafe Reconcile chef James Zelaya (Cafe Reconcile) For the sake of ease and convenience for those of us not so skilled in the kitchen, Cafe Reconcile's chef James ...

A group of mini pumpkin pies sit on a wooden surface. - Elena Veselova/Shutterstock Suppose one day, you have the biggest hankering for a particular dessert: a slice of homemade pie. But you cannot, ...

These mini pecan pie bites bake up flaky and gooey with a few melty chocolate chips, perfect for party trays, dessert boards, or the Thanksgiving table. I love the mini size so I can have more than ...

Cook's note: The addition of orange zest or mini chocolate chips adds an extra punch of flavor. Make filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except pecans. Mix well. Stir in chopped ...

To prepare the pastry crust, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, salt and herbs into a bowl. Add the olive oil and ricotta cheese and blend with a fork or pastry blender until the dough appears ...

Sometimes the smallest desserts make the biggest impression. These Mini Apple Tartlets start with Pâte Sucrée, a sweet pastry dough I first learned to make at a cooking school in Paris. Unlike many ...

This look at pie and tart making concludes our four-part baking series. The biggest problem with pie baking is confidence, or rather the lack of it, says expert pie maker Dorie Greenspan. “People ...

As soon as Halloween ends, it seems that holiday decorations spring up overnight and festive advertisements flood our screens. The world would like us to believe that once we turn the calendar from ...