"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You've probably heard the old phrase, "When life hands you lemons," but instead of making lemonade, why ...

Bright, tangy lemon is as much a spring treat as it is a summer refreshment. Lemon juice and zest give the ideal edge to sweet pies and tarts, provide the perfect topping to cakes, and create a ...

A press-in-the-pan shortbread crust and an easy lemon curd filling make this stunning pastry a snap to bake. By Melissa Clark One August, when I was 10 years old and vacationing with my family in a ...

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 ...

A marbled lemon tart brings together bright citrus flavor and an elegant swirled presentation in one dessert. With its smooth ...

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 ...

A lemon tart is a fabulous dessert for daytime luncheons or evening soirees. Zesty, bright and citrusy, the filling of a lemon tart is held in a shortbread cookie-like crust. The simple structure of ...

Put the flour, cocoa, butter, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 10 times, then slowly add 5 tablespoons ice water while pulsing another 10 times. Place the dough in a plastic bag, ...