Frito pie with one-hour Texas chili
When my grandparents were in graduate school at the University of Kentucky, they were—of course—homesick Texans. But they soon figured out that they…
Peanut butter pie recipe
I have a new favorite pie that I will be sharing with my family at Thanksgiving—it’s peanut butter pie. But before I tell…
Pinto bean pie: sweet, not savory!
Vinegar pie, buttermilk pie, and corn meal pie—these are all desserts that were in vogue when my grandmothers were growing up in the…
Uncle Richard’s sweet potato pie
In times like these, I’m in need of some serious comfort. I work in magazines and it’s very grim seeing your industry on…
Grandma’s chocolate pie
There are pies and then there is my grandma’s chocolate pie. It’s a luscious chocolate custard resting on a flaky, almost salty crust,…
Easy as blueberry fried pie
Cake or pie? That’s a question often posed, with much weight attached to the answer. For me, the choice is simple: I’ll take…
Trip to Texas part 2: A farm-fresh meal and peach pie
As I exited the highway and drove towards Chambersville, I marveled at how long I’d been making this journey—every twist and turn on…
Chess pie recipe
Baking has never been my strength. Perhaps it’s because I’m impatient or perhaps it’s because I have a hard time following directions, but…
