I didn’t really mean to shake up a holiday classic, but when the sack I had in the freezer turned out to have walnuts, not pecans, I made the swap. I made another change too: I replaced the ...

Crust: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly mixture. Add ...

Two fillings go into this holiday favorite: a spiced pumpkin-custard, sweetened with maple syrup, and a thin layer of sugared walnuts. Serve the pie with generous dollops of whipped cream. 1. Have on ...

Walnuts and maple syrup — a pairing that should always be encouraged, including on top of waffles or pancakes — are baked together in a pie with more eggs than you might guess (four) and hints and ...

This treat showcases our Vermonters’ liquid gold, maple syrup, in a pie that’s not too sweet, a tiny bit salty and a whole lot of delicious. Technique Tip: Because Thanksgiving kitchens can be so ...

With a little freezer space and a few hours before the big day, delicious pies and cakes can be made ahead and frozen, leaving our ovens free for that big ol' bird and all the fixings to go with it.