Pumpkin pie is a simple dessert—but simple doesn't have to mean rustic. By treating your filling like a true custard and giving it a little pastry-chef finesse, you can turn a classic into something ...

The world is awash in small “sugar pie” pumpkins right now. These are round pumpkins about the size of a mini-basketball that are usually in the produce section. A person might roll by them and think ...