Dorie Greenspan’s profiteroles are out of this world! I made them with both vanilla and chocolate pastry cream.

Pear frangipane (almond cream) tart — keep this tucked away until fall

Smoked fish and caper pate: So simple to whip up, if your lucky enough to have a smoked fish dropped off at the front door.

Gougères made with goat cheese, chive leaves and blossoms

“paté” chicken. Very fast.

Onion Marmalade with Fig Balsamic Vinegar served over Chicken Liver Pâté

Pistachio Éclairs

Gougere – Classic French cheese puffs with Parmesan and chives, both regular and gluten-free versions.

Country Pate with Pistachios- Serve it for an elegant picnic or a cold buffet.

Paying tribute to desserts served on the Titanic, the classic eclair.

Chocolate Caramel Cream Puffs

Cream Puffs Filled with Chocolate Mousse

Whole Grain Cheese Gougères- These light as air French Pastries are made even healthier with the addition of whole wheat flour.

These mini eclairs are like fun size candy bars… go on… indulge! :)

Ultimate chicken liver paté with brandy, butter, cream and thyme

Making the perfect tart shell

Blueberry Pie – the classic, with an all butter, flaky crust.

Chocolate Glazed Coconut Cream Puffs

Dangerously easy-to-make French crullers. It’s like eating delicious air.

Cranberry-Meringue Tart (Tarte Meringuee Aux Airelles)Beautiful Winter Dessert

Bourke Street Bakery’s Ginger Brûlée Tart – if you like ginger chai, make this at home from their cookbook!

Italian Cream Puffs with Custard (St. Joseph’s Day Pastries)