I have a confession to make: Despite my love of all things baking, I have yet to master the perfect pie. ‘Tis the season for harvest-y pies and Christmassy pies and all the wonderful fillings that can ...

The key to any good pie starts with the dough. In order to achieve tender, flaky and golden-brown pie crust, there are a few simple techniques and tips to follow. Basic pie dough contains few ...

The best pies start with the best crusts. Learn how to make our best pie crust recipe using these step-by-step instructions ...

Makes 2 (8- to 10-inch) pie crusts or 1 double crust shell. Recipe is from “Savory Pies — Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats, Vegetables and Cheeses Baked in Perfectly Flaky Crusts” by Greg Henry.

Only three ingredients go into this old-fashioned Shaker dessert: lemon slices — peel and all — sugar and eggs. The filling is more like marmalade than pie filling and may take some getting used to.