Ripe seasonal fruit and a buttery pastry can take many forms: as a tart, a pie, a crumble, shortbread or a cake. But my go-to this time of year is the torte. Not the authentic torte, inspired by the ...

The sweet, slightly acidic flavor of fresh strawberries begs for a rich, crunchy accompaniment. And for that, we turned to pistachios. We start by finely chopping the nuts and mixing them into the ...

First published Aug. 9, 2011: It's light, pairs perfectly with fresh berries and ice cream, and even is low-fat. It's summer's perfect dessert — angel food cake. It's also wonderfully easy to make.