Still looking for something sweet to serve for Thanksgiving dessert? Try one of these—5 of our favorite recipes, any one the perfect end to an extraordinary meal. Maple Pumpkin Pie We think every Thanksgiving table should have a pumpkin pie, and we love this maple version with whipped cream topping. […]
A Sweet Goodbye to Summer Pie Season
As the summer days pass (faster than they have any right to!), there is only one way to slow down and celebrate the last, waning days of the season: bake a pie. We’re sharing some of our best summer pie and tart recipes, celebrating the best sun-kissed fruits like berries, […]
Brown Sugar and Oat Crumble
Makes about 2 cups Use this crumble to top a pie or a simple fruit crisp. It can also be baked on a baking sheet as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, pudding, or poached fruit (like this Cardamom-Poached Pear)!
Chorizo and Poblano Quiche
Makes one 9-inch pie
Common Baking Problems and What They Mean
Even the best-tested recipe can have flaws. After all, we don’t all like our cookies, cakes, or pies exactly the same. Someone’s perfect chocolate chip cookie might be too crisp for you, or too chewy for someone else. The beauty of at-home baking is that you are in charge of […]
Cooking with Kids: Tarts and Crafts
Pies are for every day, as far as we’re concerned. But, there are two times of the year that pies get their moment in the spotlight: Thanksgiving (apple pie! pumpkin!) and summer, when there are berries and stone fruit, like peaches and cherries with pits in the middle, perfect for […]
Cream Cheese Dough
Makes 2 discs
Get Ready for Thanksgiving with This Timeline
The key to a smooth, low-stress Thanksgiving isn’t superhuman multitasking—it’s timing. A realistic, chef-tested prep timeline spreads the work over several days so your oven isn’t overwhelmed and you’re not cooking in a panic. Here’s a breakdown that makes sense in a real home kitchen and gives you space to […]
Pâte Sucrée
Makes 1 pound 8 ounces Chef’s Note: This recipe makes enough for two tarts. If you have dough leftover, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it.
Rhubarb Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie Rhubarb is tart, but well-balanced by the oat crumble we’ve paired it with here. Some rhubarb stalks may be tender enough, but if your rhubarb has a thick outer membrane (you can tell by peeling a bit back with your fingers), you may want to remove […]
Swiss Chard Pie
Makes 8 Servings Crust Filling Crust Pie
Swiss Meringue
Makes about 6 cups With this meringue method, warming the egg whites and sugar dissolves the sugar to create a smooth texture and heats the eggs for a food-safe and stable meringue. For a common (or French) meringue, use the same ingredients and whip without heating. Add 1/8 teaspoon of […]
