When is a sweet praline not so sweet? When the recipe doesn't turn out quite right. I have printed Caroline's Texas Microwave Pralines recipe twice, and a few readers have let me know that they have ...

In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan, combine sugars, evaporated milk, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring with a wooden spoon until fully melted, about 10 minutes. Add pecans carefully ...

Legend has it that Clement Lassagne, personal chef to Monsieur Marshal du Plessis-Praslin of France, created the praline in 1636, which is a firm fixture in New Orleans, Charleston and other coastal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Karmel cooks and writes about food drink and travel. Brown sugar meringues studded with pecans and topped with dark ...

Dyed vibrant pink, these candied almonds are a beloved confectionery staple in France's third-largest city.

This is a stunning dessert for a special occasion. It also has a nice element of surprise, as the meringue base is not quite what you might expect: gooey — almost toffeelike — rather than dry and ...

If you have never made pralines, you really need to give it a try. It is a skill that requires patience and love. A word of warning: Once you have acquired the skill, be careful being left alone with ...