Move out of the way, vanilla. Almonds are the real powerhouse of baking. From almond extract, which "Ace of Cakes" star Duff Goldman considers to be an underrated baking ingredient, to almond paste, ...

This is a real Paris cafe dessert, the sort you might be offered as part of a simple prix fixe menu. The main ingredients, besides a lightly sweetened buttery pastry, are frangipane (also known as ...