Some Southern sweets -- pecan pie, pralines, red velvet cake -- are well-loved throughout the country. As someone who was born and raised in southern Indiana, I have fond memories of a dessert that ...

Chocolate has a way of bringing warmth and comfort no matter the occasion. Whether it’s a simple treat after a long day or something to share with loved ones, it always feels like a little reminder of ...

Even though the turkey gets all the attention on Thanksgiving, we all know that the pies are the real star of the meal. No ...

This gooey peanut butter custard pie boasts the flakiest crust and a rich fudge drizzle. It’s a holiday dessert with flavors reminiscent of peanut butter–filled chocolates. Cheryl Slocum is a James ...

To me, chess pie is an Oklahoma pie with definite Southern accents. For NPR's recent pie contest, I started with my mother's family recipe for Lemon Chess Pie — with a variation inspired by my Aunt ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Natalie & Catherine set out to find out more about Chess Pie, which is a popular dessert in the American South that originated from England. It is a custard-style pie with a ...

Chess pie is a classic Southern custard pie — known for a few distinct ingredients, all of which contribute to the beloved filling’s final texture. Chess pie recipes commonly use cornmeal as a ...

America’s “chess pie” origin story, as is the case with many foods, is complicated and imprecise. But my chess pie origin story is simply ... chocolate. My mother started making chocolate chess pies ...