Inspired by the Pilot’s dream team of bread bakers, features editor Jim Haag set out to win his own blue ribbon at the State Fair of Virginia. He chose lemon chess pie, one of the less competitive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the crust to a 9-inch ...

You know the pull of a familiar dessert—the smell, the texture, the way it instantly soothes. This piece invites you to ...

Hoosier Pie (milk, sugar, flour) I became intrigued with these old fashioned American”desperation” pies, made without fruit or nuts, relying on pantry staples. Then I heard through the ever effective ...

A Southern classic, the lemon chess pie recipe gets an update with a rich shortbread crust, juicy berries and fresh whipped cream. Growing up with a dad who loved any lemon dessert, I have had my ...

(Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.) Celebrate the holidays with these recipes courtesy of New York Times Cooking, specially chosen for ...

*This classic Southern dessert is often rumored to be a favorite of former U.S. president Bill Clinton. Lemon chess pie is known for its rich, custard-like filling with a bright citrus flavor and a ...

When I find myself in the mood for something lemony and tart, a lemon chess pie is the perfect thing. Even folks who don't like lemon like it; trust me on this. (File photo) What I am about to confess ...

Cut the lemon into quarters and remove seeds. Put the lemon quarters, eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a blender and blend on HIGH while slowly pouring in the melted butter. Once the mixture is completely ...

Tip: The crust can be par-baked up to 2 days in advance, wrapped tightly in plastic once fully cooled, and kept at room temperature. The baked pie can be fully cooled, covered in plastic, and ...

If you’re anything like us, you went on a protein binge to get all the sugar out of your system after last Saturday’s Pie Social — and are now emerging ready to bake for Thanksgiving. You are in luck.

1 3/4 c. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the crust to a 9-inch pie plate (not deep-dish). Tuck the edges of the crust under ...