This pear crostata is simple yet sophisticated, with fresh fruit poached in Prosecco and layered over creamy ricotta inside a folded pastry shell. Our recipe yields two crostatas and is easy to make ...

Croissants, not a plain loaf, make the ideal bread pudding. Add chocolate, and it's a dream dessert—or breakfast for a special occasion.

This New Orleans recipe calls for seafood, but you could also use chicken, duck or sausage. —Ruth Aubey, San Antonio, Texas Get Recipe Check out these other Fat Tuesday recipes that are so delicious.