Everyday Food Storage blog has a great post on making homemade pies. You can watch the process step by step and have those burning questions answered (and maybe some questions you haven't thought of yet). Very imformative! Mmm...good!
Pie Crust 101 (don't forget the handout)
Mock Pecan Pie...using beans?!
Butterscotch Creme Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Blender Impossible Pumpkin Pie
Sour Cream Apple Pie