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…
This Dump Cake Is Lazy as Hell, and I Love It
Making a cake is never easy. With all the bowls, whisks, and measuring cups involved, it can feel a lot more like a chemistry experiment than a celebratory snack. “One…
Make This Single-serving, Crustless Pumpkin Pie in Your Microwave
Photo: Claire Lower For whatever reason, I hate-follow a bunch of keto-focused influencer accounts on Instagram. They’ll lure me in with a bunch of meat, then hit me with a…
This Air Fried Key Lime Pie Is So Easy, It Feels Like Cheating
Air fried key lime pie is a cheater’s pie if I ever saw one. It doesn’t contain any true key limes, just your average, run of the mill, bottled lime…
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,…
Bake Your Overripe Peaches Into This Crisp
Peaches are my favorite fruit. When they’re perfectly ripe, nothing can compare to their soft, juicy texture, and irresistible balance of sweet and tart. So you understand why it’s so…
Ten Great Ways to Use up Your Summer Cherries
As summer’s cherry season fades, you might be faced with a lingering bag of the fruit in your fridge. Maybe you’re cherried-out and you can’t bring yourself to eat them…
Make Quick French Toast With Melted Ice Cream
There are countless recipes for French toast out there–and there’s about to be another one. This one might, however, be the last recipe you ever need. Besides the bread, this…
The Best Way to Weigh Down Your Pie Crusts
Photo: Adri Smuts (Shutterstock) Blind baking pie crusts should be simple: You line crimped, chilled pastry with parchment or foil, fill with dried beans to weigh it down, and bake…
You Can Make Fruit Pies Without Much Baking
You’re doing summer right if you’re enjoying all the fruit pie you can get your hands on. Heaps of fruit are often cooked down to make a flavorful sauce from…