The first step toward freezing success after making a pecan pie is to set it on your counter until it completely cools.

Pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert with a sweet, caramelized filling. If you don't want to eat a whole pie in one ...

This tip really helps out in a pinch. Here's how to do the pinch test on your pie dough to make sure it's perfectly hydrated ...

The pecan pie tasted like a cocktail, and the apple pie was shockingly simple to throw together. I ended up with extra pumpkin-pie filling, but Garten's buttery crust was the real winner.