Q–My sister brought over a bag of green mung beans as a hostess present (we are big salad buffs in my family), and I want to sprout them. Do you know how I would do this? E. Wolff, Morton Grove.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about a dessert that feels elegant yet is surprisingly easy to make. These Mini Chocolate Tarts are just that. With a buttery, crisp shell and a silky ganache ...

Pulse flour, sugar and salt together in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and cream together. With food ...

Bill Telepan's Caramelized Onion and Polenta Tart layers sweet onions with creamy polenta and buttery Fontina cheese over a crisp puff pastry crust, making an elegant yet simple dish that works just ...

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 recipes and tips that make baking in ...