Spring & Summer mean lemon pie! What’s great about this pie is that it’s started on the stove top then placed in the fridge for a few hours. Make it in the morning to enjoy after dinner. Graham Cracker Crust: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1/3 Cup (about 3/4 stick) melted [...]

No, I’m not bragging.  : ) Unbaked pie crust 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. kosher salt Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Set the pie plate aside. In a large bowl, whisk all the [...]

Shepherd’s Pie seems to be from both English and Irish and eaten around St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t care what time of year it is, this is a perfect dish to make on a bleary, rainy day. But don’t let that stop you, we have 15 inches of snow where I live, and it’s delicious then, [...]

What a pie! This recipe will definitely wow your dessert crowd.  When my husband tasted it he was speechless. Yes, it is that good. 1 unbaked pie shell 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 heaping Tbsp. Crisco 1 cup cane syrup (such as King or Lyle’s Golden)**see below 1 tsp. baking soda [...]

The name of this recipe is a tall order to fill, but I’ve worked with many a pie dough and had trouble with more than I care to admit. So, in my search for the “Perfect Pie Crust” this is what happened. You can make it super fast in a food processor or it can [...]

Oh what comfort food this is! And what a breeze to make. Refrigerated pie dough by Pillsbury makes this worthy of serving to company. Sure homemade is always better than store-bought, but for a weeknight meal this is just fine! We had buttered egg noodles and broccoli with it. 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or bacon [...]

This will also become your best apple pie recipe. Just wait till you taste it! 2 unbaked pie crusts About 6 med-large Granny Smith apples, peeled and chunked 1/2 cup sugar A pinch (1/8 tsp.) kosher salt 1-1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch or flour 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon A pinch (1/8 tsp.) nutmeg 1 tsp. pure vanilla [...]

My daughter Amanda’s favorite pie. It’s a must-make each year for her birthday. So rich, thick, and fattening that once a year is probably enough, though I must admit we can barely wait for May to roll around. This year we may even share with company, though it’ll be hard. Also, a gracious nod to [...]

Not your everyday run of the mill pie. This is dreamy rich & good! Be sure to serve with strong coffee, tea or a tall glass of cold milk. Absolutely perfect on a cold day. 1 Pre-baked and completely cooled 9-inch pie shell 2)14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (better [...]

The perfect crust and oh so easy. 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 Cup (about 3/4 stick) melted butter Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; Grease a 9-inch pie plate and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the crumbs and melted butter and stir with a fork until blended. Press this mixture into the [...]