Only one tasted homemade.

Having tested dozens of Thanksgiving recipes and answered dozens more reader questions over the years, I’ve learned there are two holiday dishes that cause more confusion and anxiety than any others: ...

Blind baking is a common method for making pie crusts, and it sounds more intimidating than it is. You're not actually baking while blindfolded, or without instructions, but rather baking the pie ...

“Easy as pie” they say. But anyone who’s made pie before knows that starting out is not quite that easy. But once you get the hang of it, making pie becomes a joy. You simply need to learn the basic ...

Making a great pie crust is no easy feat, and there are several common mistakes that can ruin it. Fortunately, we're here to ...

I blindly tasted pie crusts from Trader Joe's, Pillsbury, Marie Callender's, Kroger, and more to find the best. There's only one I'd buy again. Recently, I took a poll and asked 14 of my family and ...

How to Make a Pie Crust: Combine Ingredients: Start by adding the flour and salt to a mixing bowl, then add the cold shortening and butter. You want to keep the “fats” in the pie crust cold so that ...

Trader Joe's crust stood out as the only store-bought pie shell I'd buy again. Most pie shells failed—too greasy, dry, sandy, or cracked. But Trader Joe's is buttery, flaky, well-salted, and holds ...