In the introduction to her new cookbook, Cheryl Day writes: “This book would not have been possible without the millions of enslaved laborers who worked in the fields, plantations, and kitchens of the ...

This simple Chocolate Chess Pie even beat out the pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. The fudgy center was incredibly decadent, and ...

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 ...

Celebrate the holidays with these recipes courtesy of New York Times Cooking, specially chosen for "Sunday Morning" viewers. We are pleased to share Yewande Komolafe's Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie With ...

It’s not apple, pumpkin, or pecan. Even though the turkey gets all the attention on Thanksgiving, we all know that the pies are the real star of the meal. No matter where you live or celebrate the ...

Knock the socks off your friends and family with this timeless classic of Southern baking, using just 10 ingredients or less. Unless you have roots below the Mason-Dixon, chess pie is likely an ...

These desserts aren’t shy, they’re loaded with fudge, chocolate, and everything decadent. From gooey brownies to fudgy cakes, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In 19th-century Alabama, as one of many tales goes, a freed slave made a living selling pies to her neighbors. During a time when pecans and other nuts were hard to come by, she made a sugar pie, ...