Consider the phyllo pie, which I’ve brought to many a potluck. My gateway was this Ottolenghi recipe, but it’s very malleable. I’ve run with the idea and used different cheeses, swapped out ...

When your budget is extra tight but you want a treat, try one of these vintage pie recipes that cooks have been making for generations.

Try a no-bake recipe. And if you're unsure who likes what, make a classic chess or buttermilk ... are easy to find at any local supermarket. Bake in advance and thank yourself later! This pie ...