I think that I love pie even more than cakes. A part of the reason is how much easier they are to whip up than a layer ...

Try an upside-down lemon meringue pie, where the meringue is the ... these vessels work best for savory pies: hot water crust ...

but you can pair it with whatever crust you fancy. In this no-bake pie from pastry chef Paola Velez, Ritz crackers make a salty, crumbly base for the puckery filling of lemon and sumac curd.

especially for a one-crust pie. Although it was the most expensive and the dough was tough to work with, I thought it had the best texture and flavor. For future double-crust pies, I'd choose ...

Allow to cool to room temperature. Spread the lemon curd filling over the crust and bake at 300°F for 18 to 20 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature, and refrigerate for ...