The secret is shortening, which not only makes the crust extra flaky, but also eliminates the need to chill the crust before rolling. Fresh apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to the crust and makes ...

At the beginning of every summer, I resolve to have more picnics. A meal enjoyed outside surrounded by green beauty is a great pleasure and something I’ve loved all my life. In a park or on the porch, ...

My dad, Jack, used to reminisce about small fried apple fritters that his mother, Elizabeth, would make for him when he was a kid. Of course, like many passed-down family recipes, this one wasn’t ...

As an undergrad at Loyola University in New Orleans, chef Rob Connoley vividly recalls forming an obsession with local favorite Hubig’s Pies. The fried fruit-filled hand pies were once available at ...

1. In a small sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water, stir, and cover to bring to a simmer, 5 to 7 minutes, then ...