I'm Kelli, the creator of Everyday Pie—a baking site where I share approachable, repeatable recipes for pie, pastry, and more.
Easy Puff Pastry Recipes for New Year’s at Home
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Hi and hello, this is my last e-mail of 2025! Today I’m thinking about pickies (and puff pastry). Pickies is what my grandmother used to call snacks served at a get together. She always wanted to make sure we had enough pickies, and I take that energy with me into every situation. Whether you’re hosting or just sitting around grazing your way into the new year, it's essential to have ALL of the pickies. And since it’s the stretch between major holidays, when most people are tired and not looking to spend much time in the kitchen, puff pastry really earns its place. Here are some of my favorite puff pastry recipes (both sweet and savory) worthy of a celebration. And with that, I want to wish you a VERY happy New Year. May it bring to you what matters most. (In case you are thinking about your intentions for next year I love the “more of” and “less of” approach when I’m setting intentions, and I created a template I use and thought you might like too. You can download it, fill it out as a PDF, or print it. I hang mine in my office and look at it every day.) And I'll see you on the other side in 2026! |
Everyday Pie
I'm Kelli, the creator of Everyday Pie—a baking site where I share approachable, repeatable recipes for pie, pastry, and more.
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Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hi friends, Every year around this time I ask my Instagram community what feels hardest about making pies, and the answers are almost always the same: pie crust! "How much water do I need to add?" "Why does my crust fall apart?" "Why is my crust tough?" "I'm afraid of making it!" If pie crust has ever made you doubt yourself, you’re in good company. But you can get better at this because despite it's reputation, making pie crust by hand is surprisingly simple to...