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

Editor’s note: High altitudes makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents ...

Citrus fruits play the starring role in so many desserts because they provide the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. This easy version has a timesaving twist. Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Instead of a classic tart ...

Looking for a bright, zesty treat? This classic lemon tart recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a buttery, flaky crust and a silky lemon filling. Whether you’re new to baking or a ...

I am so happy that it’s spring. Even with the temperamental weather, I am enjoying the daffodils in my front yard which bloomed my favorite shade of bright yellow a few days ago. With Mother s Day ...

The lemon curd is tangy and creamy, the pastry flakey and not too sweet. Garnished with whipped cream and strawberries, this tart is simple, elegant and delicious. In the bowl of a food processor, ...

It’s July, and we’re deep into summer sweetness overload—watermelon, gelato, Frappuccinos. Thankfully, we’ve got raspberries to shake things up. As tart as they are sweet, they’ll spark up the routine ...

This Lemon Bundt Cake is exceptionally light and tender, filled with bright lemon flavor, and beautifully simple to make and serve.