desserts

Pinto Bean Pie

This quick and easy Southern-style pie is an Appalachian favorite—the perfect alternative to pumpkin or sweet potato pie. Who knows, you may find it even tastier. I know my momma would.

Muslim Navy Bean Pie

This traditional Muslim bean pie—made with navy beans—can be served warm or cold. Either way, it’s a sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Bean Pie: The Forgotten Poor Man’s Delight With a Twist

Pinto bean pie, a uniquely Southern dessert that found a home in Appalachian cooking, is reminiscent of sweet potato or pumpkin pie.

White Potato Pie

This recipe has been passed from one generation to the next, remaining a special holiday treat in Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Perfect Pie Crust

Adapted from a recipe in the November 2021 issue of Southern Living. The combination of butter and shortening produces an extremely flaky yet sturdy pie crust.

A Maryland Classic: White Potato Pie

White potato pie has been a cherished Maryland dessert, particularly on the Eastern Shore, for generations.

Marlborough Pie

An elegant, one-time holiday favorite in New England, Marlborough pie boasts an apple-infused custard flavored with lemon and sherry.

The Forgotten Apple Pie of New England

Before apple pie became the patriotic symbol we know today, early American cooks baked something far more old-world and unexpected: Marlborough Pie. This forgotten New England favorite was made, remarkably, with apples on the verge of spoiling.

Gooseberry Pie

This is a delicious introduction to gooseberries for anyone unfamiliar with these tart summer berries.

Raspberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

This high-protein cottage cheese ice cream is made with whole milk (4% fat) cottage cheese, honey, fresh or frozen raspberries, and crushed graham crackers.