Puff Pastry
Carrot Wellington
This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cheesy Green Curry Palmiers
Puff pastry is a reliable party staple. Just defrost, fill with a cheesy green curry blend, roll up, and bake off into savory palmiers.
By Hana Asbrink
French Onion Tart
With a generous layer of caramelized onions and plenty of sharp Gruyère cheese, this party-ready tart packs the rich depth of French onion soup into every bite.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Imagine chicken pot pie in half the time. All the same flavors come together in a quick soup—no assembly required.
By Kendra Vaculin
Coronation Curried Chicken Salad Pastries
This curried chicken salad is delicious in a sandwich, but gets even better between layers of flaky, buttery puff pastry.
By Zaynab Issa
One-Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Rotisserie chicken, store-bought puff pastry, and just one skillet keep this hearty dinner recipe from feeling too fussy—or taking all day to make.
By Molly Baz
Harissa Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
Make this spiced and savory take on the French classic as a dinner party side dish or weeknight vegetarian main.
By Kendra Vaculin
Easy Pigs in a Blanket
Be prepared to watch these fly off the plate. There’s a reason they’re a cocktail party staple.
By Rachel Gurjar
Easy-Fancy Pear Galette
Canned pears, a simple almond cream, and store-bought puff pastry make this pear galette recipe feel sophisticated but entirely doable.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
The Creamiest Turkey Pie With Puff Pastry Crust
The creamy base of this pastry-clad pie leans on American Cheese which melts seamlessly into the silky gravy.
By Zaynab Issa
Zucchini Sausage Rolls
Get major bang for your buck with these juicy pork-and-zucchini-filled pastries. Cheap, easy, satisfying, they’re not just finger foods—they’re the main event.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Baked Brie Bites With Jezebel Sauce
These Brie bites are an entertaining power move, featuring melty Brie inside crisp puff pastry, finished with a dollop of tangy citrus-and-mustard sauce.
By Jeff Tonidandel
Blackberries and Vanilla Cream With Crispy Puff Pastry
This hassle-free version of delicate mille feuille comes together quickly thanks to store bought puff pastry and a quicker alternative to pastry cream.
By Zaynab Issa
Argentinian Beef Empanadas
For these baked empanadas, Gaby Melian says the addition of green olives and raisins in the filling is essential.
By Gaby Melian
Sheet-Pan Hazelnut Breakfast Tart
A decadent, holiday-worthy, make-ahead breakfast that’ll feed a crowd? Look no further than this kringle-inspired hazelnut breakfast tart.
By Rachel Gurjar
Ham and Cheese Hand Pies With Honey Mustard
These savory hand pies are flaky, melty, and, thanks to a package of frozen puff pastry and sliced deli ham and cheese, really simple to assemble.
By Kendra Vaculin
Char Siu Wellington
This showstopping centerpiece combines the flavors of very Cantonese sticky-sweet char siu pork with those of very British beef Wellington.
By Peter Som