Cranberry Meringue Pie Is the Perfect Holiday Dessert
Photo: A.A. Newton Cranberries are often the only source of precious, richness-cutting acid on the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables, which is why I’ve always insisted that they belong on…
The Difference Between Puff Pastry and Phyllo Dough
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) When it comes to flaky, buttery pastry, I’m an equal opportunity eater, but that doesn’t mean that all flaky pastry is the same. Puff pastry and…
Make the Best Lazy Chicken Pot Pie From a Can of Soup
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) The best pot pies are homemade ones, but lazy pot pies are the best answer to cold weather and low energy. You have every right to…
Don’t Roll Out Your Pie Crusts and Do This Instead
Photo: Vezzani Photography (Shutterstock) Rolling out a flaky pie crust is a pain in the ass. It’s temperature sensitive, needs beauty rest in the fridge, and even under the best…
A Cheese-Filled ‘Pumpkin’ Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann I can’t turn down pumpkin-themed holiday foods, regardless of their actual pumpkin content. Anything goes—pumpkin desserts, pumpkin beers, and even things that are just pumpkin-shaped count.…
Your Crowded Thanksgiving Fridge Needs Cardboard Shelves
Photo: The Image Party (Shutterstock) The best part of hosting Thanksgiving is serving an impressive meal. The worst part is finding a way to store everything in the fridge and…
How to Fool Your Family With a Store-Bought Pie Crust
Photo: LightField Studios (Shutterstock) The holiday season is the perfect time to lie to your family. Whether it’s “no presents this year,” or giving everyone an extra slice of the…
11 Easy Pie Crust Designs That Won’t Drive You Nuts
Photo: Cavan-Images (Shutterstock) This pie crust decoration looks more difficult to make than it is. The spoke design involves many strips of pie crust laid straight across the entire surface,…
You Should Make Smaller Pies This Thanksgiving
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann As a baker, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to experiment with all the pie ideas I’ve been wanting to try. Unfortunately, I always end up making far…
These Are the Best Store-Bought Pie Crusts
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Dessert is always last—in eating order, but also on the priority prep list. Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey and a diverse list of sides is enough to…