Some corporate fast food secrets are fiercely protected, but it's no mystery why McDonald's apple pie tastes the way it does.

The Hairy Bikers' Bramley apple pie recipe will help you perfect your pastry. A deep pie dish is essential for fitting in as many hot, fluffy apples as you can. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

To cook from frozen, defrost the meat and mashed potato in the fridge overnight and assemble and bake, making sure the shepherd’s pie is piping hot all the way through before serving.

There are two unusual secret ingredients in an apple pie recipe often considered to be the best in America. It's baked in ...