Hi Reader, Because nobody remembers who brought the green beans last Thanksgiving... Perfect Thanksgiving PiesThe real Thanksgiving power move? Pumpkin Meringue Pie
Pumpkin meringue pie. At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie can be considered stunningly sophisticated as well as complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required.☞ Try this recipeCaramel Apple Pie
This caramel apple pie takes classic apple pie to the next level. For this beloved autumn dessert, warmly spiced apples are embraced in a nutty whole wheat pie crust and baked until golden. A lacquer of sweet caramel to finish takes this pie over the top.☞ Try this recipeMaple Pumpkin Pie
This maple pumpkin pie is just about as traditional as tradition can get. The crust is a flaky pâte brisée, and the filling is pumpkin purée, flavored with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and the twist of maple syrup.☞ Try this recipeEggnog Pie
Eggnog pie is as easy to make as eggnog and bears much likeness to its rich namesake custard spiked with rum. It's just in a graham cracker crust. Think of it as a slightly tipsy-inducing cheesecake—and the most quintessential holiday dessert we can imagine when it comes to Christmas.☞ Try this recipePumpkin Pecan Pie
This pumpkin pecan pie means no longer must you confront the eternal Thanksgiving dilemma of pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Thanks to its pecan topping, it's two, two, two pies in one!☞ Try this recipeMaple Pecan Pie
This maple pecan pie takes classic pecan pie up a notch by using maple syrup in the filling and ground oats for a slight nuttiness in the crust.☞ Try this recipeChocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust
This chocolate cream pie with Oreo crust is a classic American dessert. Layers of rich chocolate pudding and sweet whipped cream are nestled in the Oreo crust. It's a quick, easy, back-pocket dessert.☞ Try this recipeSour Cream Apple Pie
This sour cream apple pie is filled with layers of thinly sliced apples and a sour cream filling and then the whole shebang is smothered with a buttery streusel topping. What's not to love?!☞ Try this recipeSpiced Maple Pecan Pie with Star Anise
This pie is warm and licorice-y from the anise, toasty from the roasted pecans, and as syrupy, sugary, and toothachingly sweet as a proper pecan pie should be. I wouldn’t have it any other way, though a dollop of crème fraîche tempers the gooey filling without compromising its integrity.☞ Try this recipeS’mores Pie
This s'mores pie is as easy and authentic as can be with its graham cracker crust, chocolate fudge brownie filling, and marshmallow fluff topping. You may not ever go back to plain old s'mores.☞ Try this recipe |
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Hi Reader, The annual holiday party is coming up...and remember last year's incident with the mysterious brown dip?Let's make sure you're not THAT person this year. Holiday Party & Potluck Appetizers Walking into a party carrying these snacks?You'll have the same swagger as a mall Santa who knows he's rocking that velvet suit. Hot Artichoke Dip Artichoke hearts are an essential store-cupboard ingredient for me. This recipe is one of my favorites—delicious, quick, and simple to make, it's...
Hi Reader, Take a hike, lords-a-leaping—we've got stand mixers-a-mixing.Instead of twelve drummers drumming, may I introduce you to a dozen friends who are far more attractive and certainly more tasty! 12 Days of Christmas Cookies And, unlike those golden rings everyone's singing about, these won't require a second mortgage on your house. Cranberry Pistachio Cookies These festive cookies are adorned with sweet-tart dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. They're the perfect addition to your...
Hi Reader, In a world where pie has ruled Thanksgiving dessert since the beginning of time...One brave soul dares to suggest something different. (That's you, by the way.) Thanksgiving Desserts that AREN'T Pie Traditionalists might clutch their rolling pins in horror, but this list of proven recipes are worth every "side-eye" glance. Cranberry Apple Crostata Cranberry apple crostata is so easy to make and so unexpectedly lovely to experience it may end up displacing the more familiar dessert...