The first mince pies showed up in the 11th century as Crusaders were returning from the Holy Land with spices they picked up on their travels. These spices included cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg that ...

Apple pie has a French cousin, and its name is pastis Gascon. Hailing from Gascony in southwestern France, it is the meeting ...

If you’re in a rush, it can also hang out for 30 minutes in the freezer before baking. This allows the butter to remain very ...

For a deep-dish apple pie using about two pounds of apples, I add one-quarter cup of crystallized ginger cubes (about 1 1/2 ...

These easy dessert recipes take no more than 20 minutes of active time and serve at least six people, making them great ...