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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”

Tart Cherry Cobbler

I’m making a quick post to show off this yummy breakfast cobbler that I made using frozen tart (sour) cherries. Filling400 g. sour cherries, frozen100 g sugar24 g flour1 t vanilla Topping113 g. butter136 g. all-purpose flour100 g. white sugar2 teaspoon baking powder128 g. milk Combine the sour cherries, sugar, flour and vanilla in aContinue reading “Tart Cherry Cobbler”

Ski Championship Pie

Ski championships happened this past weekend from my daughter. There was a huge potluck amongst all of the teams. I made two pies with a Pear and Raspberry filling. I decorated the top with snowflakes on top and the word “ski”! I used Ken Haedrich’s Recipe for both the filling and the crust from hisContinue reading “Ski Championship Pie”

Buy Nothing Pie Shields

Today I scored from my local buy nothing group. I love free stuff!! My town group is particularly strong and often gives away pie items. These silicone pie shields have been highly recommended from my pie blogs. I have larger 9” circular pie ring but often it fits awkwardly on the crust. I hope toContinue reading “Buy Nothing Pie Shields”

King Arthur Flour

We’re spending a bit of February break in Vermont visiting the Quechee area. No Upper Valley visit can happen without a stop at King Arthur Flour. It has been years since a visit and we were thrilled to hang out at this destination. While I was waiting excitedly for our lunch, I decided to indulgeContinue reading “King Arthur Flour”