Buttery bourbon pecan pie has a complexity that makes it an unparalleled dessert. Its depth is one of the pie's best assets, and it's even better when possessed with a heady, toothsome quality to ...

You haven't lived until you've tried our classic American pecan pie recipe. Serve warm with whipped double cream or (even better) vanilla ice cream. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

To Drink: Chambers Rosewood Rutherglen Muscat; Rutherglen, Australia ($15). A great value multi-vintage wine, blended like a sherry. It almost tastes like pecan pie: nutty, spicy, and rich.