This vanilla wafer crust is easy to make, holds its shape, and works with a wide range of creamy fillings. If you’re looking for a dependable base, it’s a great fit for everything from chilled pies to ...

When making pie dough you need to keep everything cold – especially your choice of fat, whether you use butter, lard, or shortening. The cold butter, for instance, is coated by the flour but, if warm, ...

You don’t need special tools to bake a perfect pie crust. No baking beads? No problem. Dried rice, beans, or even sugar work just as well to weigh down your crust during baking. Line with parchment, ...

On bone-chillingly cold days, there's nothing quite like a hearty shepherd's pie to warm the soul. The dish originated in either Ireland or England (there's some debate on where exactly in the United ...