Baking BasicsPumpkin pie is a custard, so it is a natural make-ahead dessert as long as it stays refrigerated. Here is the classic ratio, the doneness test and how to keep the surface smooth.
Oct 25 · 5 min
Baking BasicsThanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Spread the baking over a few weeks and the holiday itself needs little more than warming and slicing.
Oct 25 · 4 min
Cookies & BarsFreezing lets you spread holiday baking over weeks. Most doughs and most plain baked cookies freeze well; the trick is airtight wrapping and thawing in a closed container.
Oct 25 · 4 min