I haven’t been baking for a while due to a broken oven and some family circumstances. However some frozen mulberries made me want to bake a special pie for PI Day (3.14). RecipeDouble pie crust3 c. mulberries1.25 c sugar0.25 c flourvanilla extract for brushing inside of pie crust1 t. sugar for bottom of pie crust1Continue reading “Happy PI Day!”
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Franco Harris’s Lasagna
Actually it is his mom’s recipe from the Three Rivers cookbook. Many Pittsburghers have made this over the years. I opted to eliminate the meat to have a vegetarian version with noodles, sauce, cheese and egg. It’s a yummy and satisfying vegetarian dish for a holiday dinner. Recipe: 3 large cloves garlic1 large onion1/2 tspContinue reading “Franco Harris’s Lasagna”
Bring on the Figgy Pie
Happy Holidays! This Christmas I’m preparing a more traditional holiday menu as the return to simplicity seems inviting with the hectic fall that we’ve had. My menu includes Boston Baked Beans, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, and a vegetable that I still have not decided upon. As a result, I decided that a simpleContinue reading “Bring on the Figgy Pie”
Zucchini Pie
Last fall, Zucchini Pie was my favorite go to lunch. It goes together quick since it uses a quick bake mix. The recipe can easily be modified according to whichever vegetables and ingredients are in refrigerator. This version has zucchini, tomato, banana peppers and feta cheese. 3 cups sliced zucchini1/2 cup sliced banana pepper (optional)1/2Continue reading “Zucchini Pie”
Turkey Pot Pies
I wanted to make a quick dinner post Thanksgiving with all of the remaining vegetables and turkey that was leftover. Using store bought puff pastry that I always keep in the freezer, I made these yummy turkey pot pies. This can literally be made with whatever you have on hand. For me, that was corn,Continue reading “Turkey Pot Pies”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Custard pie! It has become a staple at thanksgiving dessert table. I’ve made this recipe a variety of ways, at times with coconut or chocolate. This version is simple and very yummy. Custard Pie *3 Eggs beaten*¾ cups Sugar*¼ tsp salt*1 tsp Vanilla extract*1 egg white beaten for an egg wash*1 Pie shell. I makeContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Cheesy Cauliflower Quiche
I asked one of my friends what her go to Thanksgiving vegetarian recipe was. She sent me this recipe, which came from Wilson Farm many years ago. I could tell this was a favorite as the photo was of a rather loved sheet of paper. The recipe is called Cauliflower Bake. However after making it,Continue reading “Cheesy Cauliflower Quiche”
Back at Baking!
This summer I took unintentional hiatus both from baking and blogging. However with fall weather in the air (a crisp 40 degrees this morning with wind), I suddenly have started baking again. On the menu in my house is this fabulous cobbler with plums, peaches and apricots. I tend to use the same pastry recipeContinue reading “Back at Baking!”
Add Pa’tazz
Which means spice things up! My son wanted to help me make croutons today. I told him that the recipe suggests that you could add a variety of herbs, garlic powder or paprika, etc., according to your tastes. He told me that he’d add pa’tazz to spice things up. The result was these yummy homemadeContinue reading “Add Pa’tazz”
Blueberry Cobbler
I made a morning breakfast cobbler using blueberries and a quickly made Cobbler topping. You certainly could make this using canned pie filling, which I’ve done in a pinch. This is one of my son’s absolute favorites. Ingredient3 c. blueberries3 T. sugar⅓ c. orange juice⅔ c. flour¼ t. baking powderpinch of salt½ c. butter, softened½Continue reading “Blueberry Cobbler”
Pie Reimagined 