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What is on this site This site is a collection of recipes for pies, traditional and modern dishes, and the techniques behind them.
Founder & Editor
My love for pie started with my mom’s apple pie—warm, spiced, and always just out of the oven when I got home from school. Now, I’m on a mission to bring that same warmth to your kitchen, whether you’re baking a classic or trying something new.
This site is where I share recipes that taste like home, with a little extra creativity thrown in.
More from Bernice Novak
This seitan pot pie recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of a classic pot pie without a single bite of meat. The hearty seitan filling—made with mushrooms, lentils, and savory herbs—absorbs the rich, creamy sauce…
This southwest pot pie recipe delivers all the cozy comfort of a classic pot pie with bold Mexican-inspired flavors that transform weeknight dinners into something special. The secret lies in a smoky chili-corn filling…
This 1915 pecan pie recipe transports you to a time when desserts were simpler yet more flavorful—where molasses and brown sugar dominated, and pecans were the star of Southern kitchens. 🌟 The original recipe relied on…
This American pumpkin pie recipe with condensed milk delivers the ultra-creamy texture you crave while keeping the classic spiced pumpkin flavor intact. The secret lies in blending traditional pumpkin filling with…
America's Test Kitchen pumpkin pie recipe delivers the perfectly even , creamy texture that separates the good from the great—no more cracked crusts or underbaked centers. The secret lies in their foil-sealing technique…
This apple crisp recipe transforms simple apples into a warm, spiced dessert with a golden oat crumble topping and melty apple pie filling. The secret lies in balancing buttery oats with cinnamon and brown sugar for that…
This creamy chicken pot pie skips the vegetables entirely, delivering all the comfort of classic pot pie with a rich mashed potato gravy and tender chicken. 💛 The secret lies in a velvety sauce that coats every bite—no…
This pot pie filling recipe without crust delivers all the cozy, savory comfort of a classic pot pie—just without the fuss of baking a crust. I developed this recipe during a particularly busy week when I needed a…
This raw vegan pecan pie delivers all the nutty crunch and caramelized sweetness of the classic—without baking, eggs, or refined sugar. 🌟 The secret lies in soaking pecans overnight to soften their texture while…
This chicken pot pie recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food experience—tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a golden lattice crust that shatters into flaky perfection. 💛 I know firsthand how easy it is to mess up…
