Any dish having a crust—on the top, bottom or both—is referred to as a pie. The crust may be composed of breadcrumbs, mousses, biscuits, pastries or other ingredients. Almost often, pies are prepared in shallow pans with sloping edges. A freshly made pie is one of the few delicacies that can connect individuals around, whether you are preparing it for a social gathering or a special dinner date dessert. With a range of tried-and-true recipes for everything from nut pies to fruit pies, chocolate pies and more, this collection of pie recipes makes it simple to prepare your favorite pies regardless of your level of baking expertise.The collection shares straightforward and approachable advice and simple and straightforward instructions that make it possible to achieve spectacular results for each pie recipe, from the techniques for making a perfectly flaky pie crust to the essential decorating methods used to create beautiful pie dishes.