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 ...

Next week we celebrate our sweethearts, our little loves and our friends. When I was a girl, I loved decorating shoeboxes with a few doilies (my mother always had a plethora) then cutting a slot in ...

This tart and creamy lemon curd is a lemon lover’s dream! It’s tangy and sweet and comes together in minutes. Get ready to ...

Enjoy the light and citrusy taste of lemon with these summertime desserts. Pair your lemons with fruits like blueberries, raspberries and coconut to make anything from pies and cupcakes to pavlova.

The classic lemon tart has a buttery, shortbread crust and a soft, dense lemon curd filling that barely holds its shape when you cut a slice. The textures should be a combination of crunchy and ...

Easter is one of my favorite holidays because it usually falls close to my birthday. As a child, the pastel eggs and vibrant spring florals always signified that the Easter bunny was on his way and ...

Tarts are the perfect fusion of simplicity and elegance. A well-balanced crust with just the right filling, be it bright fruit, rich chocolate, or creamy custard—makes every bite feel thoughtfully ...

Although I love just about any kind of pie, lemon meringue will always be my favorite because that’s the one my mother made. Her pie was a special treat for my brother and me on report card days. No ...

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 ...