When thickening a fruit pie filling, there are several options to consider. Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

If you're using homemade pie crusts, make the dough now and freeze it in freezer bags for Thanksgiving.

Some say this dessert is more of a cobbler than a cake, but we say, "Who cares?" It's sweet and gooey, and barely requires effort.

Follow these simple tips from Food Network to perfectly frost a cake and your homemade cakes will look bakery-worthy without all the fuss.