Sure, a blue box from Tiffany takes your breath away. And a convertible parked in the driveway with a bow on it is, well, hard to top. But sometimes a holiday gift with a handmade quality can mean ...

1 3/4 c. For the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate (not deep-dish) with butter. Pulse the cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Pour in the melted butter and ...

They're delicious in sandies, turtles, crusted chicken, on top of carrot cake and just eaten by the handful, but when it comes to the versatile pecan, nothing can eclipse old-fashioned pecan pie. Even ...