Boston-based private chef Jason Jernigan has a sweet treat up his sleeve this Valentine’s Day – eclairs.“The No. 1 thing that they screw up when they make eclairs is too much moisture,” he said. “And ...

And not only that, but the resulting baked good is as light and golden and inviting, an unobtrusive foundation for whatever filling you choose. It’s simply miraculous. The dough is called pâte à choux ...

I believe in miracles. How else can you explain a process that turns just a few common ingredients - flour, milk, butter, salt and eggs - into a dough that puffs up when it cooks, leaving a large, ...