Short of any family drama, the biggest dilemma most of us face at the holiday table revolves around dessert. Specifically: Which pie do I choose? (Or, rather: Why do I only get to try one?) Why stop ...

Here are some basic steps to perfect mini-pies: A recipe for one standard pie filling (around 4 cups) and two to three single pie crusts should be enough to make a dozen or so pies. For fruit or nut ...