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

I’m a happy camper this time of year, and no, not because kids are going back to school. This is when Italian plums come to market. Slightly tart and a little more egg-shaped than a common plum, ...

This tart’s tender butter crust needs nothing but its fruity jam filling for a dessert that will be as impressive as it is easy to make. The lattice-style topping gives the pastry a pretty effect and ...