With rum and raisins and creamy custard and whipped cream, this pie needs to be as far away from your low-fat new year’s resolution as possible, which is why it’s the perfect dessert for July. Technically, it should have been June, but the summer solstice makes indulgence a long season. Helpful hint: you can save […]

A little bistro on the left bank. A light rain. A backward glance. This pie definitely paints a picture, no matter where you serve it.
The Sweetest Sweet Tart Pastry
for a single crust pie
The Filling

¼ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup sugar
3 large pears, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch dice

The Walnut Custard

¼ cup walnuts, […]

True, this pie is not for the spineless, short-on-time, novice custard maker. But if you don’t jump in and give it a go, how will you ever become a strong-hearted, zen-patient, advanced custard baker? (Reading ahead and understanding the flow of the recipe really helps.)
Penelope’s Ultimate Pie Crust
for a single crust pie

With a really close lattice, lots of egg wash (although don’t let it pool) and a generous amount of sanding sugar, this pie is totally gorgeous. And did we mention delicious? Peaches, apricots, and sweet Bing cherries in season can just about substitute for a cool breeze on Sag Harbor, a summer home on one […]

It’s so green! It’s so delicate! And so delicious, it will disappear as quickly as if it jumped away when you weren’t looking. And as for people begging you to make it over and over again, this pie has legs!
Chocolate Wafer Crumb Crust

1 cup chocolate wafers (about 16)

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 […]

Low Sodium Snafu Pie Crust
for a 10 x 13 inch baking dish
The Filling

1 lb sour cherries
½ lb fresh blackberries
½ lb fresh raspberries
2½ tbs cornstarch
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
pinch salt
1 large egg yolk
1 tbs heavy cream
sanding sugar
1 cup whipping cream

With this spicy savory tart, supper is only a skillet away. (If you don’t count having to go to the store to get all the stuff.)
The Filling

1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, slice
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium zucchinis, sliced thin
4 cups canned, crushed tomatoes
2 tsp ground cumin
pinch of cayenne
salt and fresh ground black […]