I think that I love pie even more than cakes. A part of the reason is how much easier they are to whip up than a layer cake, especially when you have a no-fail recipe for pastry such as my oil-pie ...

Pumpkin beer becomes all the rage and is here to stay, PAGE 9. In my favorite ’twas-the-night-before-Thanksgiving memory, I was halfway through baking a pumpkin pie when I couldn’t find cinnamon, so I ...

In a 9-inch pie plate, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a little well in the center; add the butter, oil, and ice water, and use a fork to mix the liquids into the flour mixture until ...

This is just one of my basic recipes that has come in handy for me on several occasions. I am HUGE fan of storebought pie crusts! Of course, we can make them at home but I just don't have the time or ...

Designing a pie’s crust is either something you can’t be bothered with (crumble on everything!) or a chance for you to show-off your pastry skills for once, dammit. These tips are for the home baker ...

Mastering the art of a great pie crusts is one of the essential steps on the way to being a true at-home baker, and once you do, you've got a particularly useful (and versatile) tool in your kitchen ...