Puff Pastry

Onions are the star of the show: sweet and lightly scented, in pride of place on a layer of light, puffy pastry and delicious crumbled blue cheese.

In this fun and easy Diwali snack, spiced potatoes, cheddar, and cilantro are encased in pastry, then baked until crisp and golden brown.

Up your toaster pastry game with this homemade version: Store-bought puff pastry filled with bright, lemony, honey-sweetened blueberry compote and iced with a yogurt glaze.

Standing three tiers high, the magnificent Bombay sandwich is a whopper of a construction. It’s available on every street corner, and each stallholder obsesses over their own special blend of spices, vegetables, and chutneys, for that “better than yours” taste. Although it’s a wonder, it’s also a labor of love to make at home, and so in this recipe I’ve attempted to embody its spirit—a sharp, hot green chutney, cheese, and onion—but in a pastry roll that can be made in just minutes.

This is a fine Christmas Day vegetarian dish, a serious centerpiece packed with rich flavor. The recipe may look a bit epic upon first glance, but the sauce and caramelized onions can be made in advance.

These delicious crisp, cheesy snacks are perfect for entertaining and parties. Serve them with a glass of wine and a bowl of olives or as savory dippers for tzatziki.

Store-bought puff pastry and a meat-and-potatoes filling come together as your New Year’s Eve dinner centerpiece.

Classic German flavors bring a fresh twist to this beloved hors d'oeuvre.

All of the elements for this elegant last course can be prepped at least two days ahead; assemble just before eating for the ultimate, light-but-luscious Valentine’s dessert.

Using frozen puff pastry is the shortcut that makes this tart a new summer weeknight favorite recipe.

Give pot pie a spring makeover with creamy new potatoes, sweet peas, and sausage bathed in a light, lemony sauce.

These savory pies are stuffed with sweet potatoes, parsnips, celery root, and—of course—chicken, for a satisfying, comforting meal.

This lattice-topped, make-ahead casserole is almost too pretty for its own good.

Spicy, honey-glazed figs and creamy goat cheese are baked in puff pastry in this fun vegetarian play on pigs-in-a-blanket.

To make this recipe ahead, let the tart cool in pan, then reheat over medium to soften glaze before inverting.

Store-bought caramel sauce and frozen puff pastry are the secrets to a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert that you can make in under an hour.

This apple pandowdy recipe is so delicious that we're just going to have to say: Cobbler, you’ve been warned.

The flavors of apples dipped in peanut butter, all cozied up inside a flaky puff pastry crust. Sold!

Arranging the carrots in a geometric pattern transforms this savory tart into a truly show-stopping side or appetizer.

These buttery, flaky twists have a crispy, warmly spiced glaze.

You'll impress everyone with these flaky, puffy doughnuts.

These quick and easy hand pies are a cross between the beloved caramel apple and flaky apple turnover.

Store-bought puff pastry makes these savory "elephant ears" an easy bite-sized appetizer for your next party.

The delicate, earthy sweetness of Fuyu persimmons is a perfect match for apples in this classic French dessert. A quick caramel sauce and easy puff pastry crust give you big payoff for very little fuss.