Puff Pastry

Frangipane is typically a ground almond filling; here, walnuts are used in a similar preparation. You can make the frangipane and cut out the pastry one day ahead.

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 45 min

These look very pretty when presented on a plate of sliced strawberries.

This Brie galette is party food at its finest—and easiest! A 5-ingredient sweet-salty appetizer that takes just five minutes to prep.

This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.

Puff pastry is a reliable party staple. Just defrost, fill with a cheesy green curry blend, roll up, and bake off into savory palmiers.

A little spicy, a lot comforting.

With a generous layer of caramelized onions and plenty of sharp Gruyère cheese, this party-ready tart packs the rich depth of French onion soup into every bite.

Imagine chicken pot pie in half the time. All the same flavors come together in a quick soup—no assembly required.

This curried chicken salad is delicious in a sandwich, but gets even better between layers of flaky, buttery puff pastry.

Rotisserie chicken, store-bought puff pastry, and just one skillet keep this hearty dinner recipe from feeling too fussy—or taking all day to make.

Make this spiced and savory take on the French classic as a dinner party side dish or weeknight vegetarian main.

Be prepared to watch these fly off the plate. There’s a reason they’re a cocktail party staple. 

Canned pears, a simple almond cream, and store-bought puff pastry make this pear galette recipe feel sophisticated but entirely doable.

The creamy base of this pastry-clad pie leans on American Cheese which melts seamlessly into the silky gravy.

Get major bang for your buck with these juicy pork-and-zucchini-filled pastries. Cheap, easy, satisfying, they’re not just finger foods—they’re the main event. 

These Brie bites are an entertaining power move, featuring melty Brie inside crisp puff pastry, finished with a dollop of tangy citrus-and-mustard sauce.

This hassle-free version of delicate mille feuille comes together quickly thanks to store bought puff pastry and a quicker alternative to pastry cream.

For these baked empanadas, Gaby Melian says the addition of green olives and raisins in the filling is essential. 

A decadent, holiday-worthy, make-ahead breakfast that’ll feed a crowd? Look no further than this kringle-inspired hazelnut breakfast tart.