How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust (Because You Probably Should)
Baking a pie or tart is theoretically simple—filling goes in the crust, bake, and eat. But the devil is in the details, as they say, and one part of the…
7 Ways to Make Your Halloween Spread a Little Creepy
In terms of themed food, Halloween allows for the most creativity. It’s the only time of year you’re encouraged to be off-putting and gross; as a kind of creepy woman,…
Pop-Tarts Are the New Toast
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann At least once a year, I go on a Pop-Tart kick, and I’m currently working at Rockette levels. You can use them to make holiday pie…
Make Your Next Pie Crust With Pop-Tarts
Making a graham cracker crust for your no-bake pies and cheesecakes is a bit old hat these days. Usher in this festive season with a crumb crust that’s far from…
Make This Quick Air Fryer Apple Turnover for Rosh Hashanah
All fruits have their season, but apples never go out of style. Whether you’re celebrating Rosh Hashanah or you’re just looking to cozy up with a sweet apple dessert, I’ve…
The Fail-Proof Way to Make a Lattice Pie Crust
After a meal so gigantic that only stretchy pants will do, there remains one dish that everyone still looks forward to: pie. There’s pumpkin pie and pecan pie but, oh,…
Waffle Your Store-Bought Croissants
Photo: Claire Lower, Graphic: Bob Al-Greene I love waffling premade convenience foods, from frozen pound cakes, to honey buns, to mozzarella sticks, to the humble Uncrustable. The waffle maker doesn’t…
Air Fried Phyllo-Wrapped Vegetables Make a Great Crispy Snack
You can turn any vegetable into a crunchy snack. Yes, even the weird ones you would never consider snacking on. They just need a thin, crispy, buttery partner to really…
Build Your Strawberry Shortcake on Biscuits Instead
Whether we’re eating at home or dining out, my family never skips dessert, and we’re pretty good at ordering the best item on the menu. The first time I went…
Save Soft, Melted Pie Dough With a Bag of Frozen Vegetables
Heat is the enemy of pie dough, which makes the summer pie an especially challenging task. Even if your home is climate controlled, the oven’s resonating heat and the warmth…