Brown Sugared Walnut Pie

Well, the back was, other than, “absolutely amazing and delicious – oh, my god!” – “It’s like pecan pie with walnuts and instead and not the weird corn syrupy taste. It’s better.” I’ll take that! Now that we are into the season where nutcrackers emerge, I thought I’d introduce our kitchen to some freshly shelled…

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Cajun Spiced Okra Onion Quiche

Let’s face it. Okra is slimy. BUT, it’s SO delicious. IF you can get past the texture, it’s a true delight. And, it’s a bit, “southern.” Thus, a savory quiche made with sautéed onions and okra calls for a little kicky homemade Cajun Seasoning. It’s bold, zesty, rustic, spicy, and spectacular!!!! Cajun Spiced Okra Onion…

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Parsnip Artichoke Rosemary Raclette Quiche

“I’d love to have you cook something for me!” “Okay! I’d LOVE to cook something for YOU!” It’s my love language. I take requests, hints, subtle queues, and outright demands (well, sometimes). In any case, I adore my time in the kitchen and any excuse to plant myself there for a few hours and gift…

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White Chocolate Mango Apricot Pie

While many of us are concerned about the fact that it may be swimsuit season, I am not. Aesthetics are for the youth, right? As long as we’re happy and healthy – it’s homemade pie season here. A white chocolate ganache topped with a juicy mango and apricot filling (with a touch of nutmeg) in…

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Vanilla Custard Stone Fruit Pie

“Each peach pear plum, I spy Tom Thumb!” As I imagined stone fruit rosettes atop this vanilla custard filled pie, I sang to myself the old nursery rhyme. I figured it was appropriate, as is this pie – both the poetic gesture and stone fruits have always had a special place in my heart. Today…

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All Kinds of Pies

Pies galore… So my gift to some of my dearest friends for their baby shower, was to “shower” them with pies. All sorts of pies. Homebaked, sweet goodness. I was incredibly delighted and honored to be asked to cater this event. As I said, these two are some of my favorite humans (soon to be…

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Good old apple pie. It’s America’s favorite, right? Well, add in the caramel you enjoyed on your candy apple at the carnival growing up, along with some grown up sea salt and you’ve got yourself some magic: Salted Caramel Apple Pie. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Crust: Basic Pie Crust: (2 crusts) 16 Tbs. ice cold…

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Blue Cheese Chicken Rosemary Galette

As I was perfecting my pie crust once again, I found myself with an additional crust crying to me to be put to good use. I typically make my pie crusts using a food processor. It’s just THAT easy. Flour, ice cold butter, vinegar, an egg, and cold water. Just a few pulses, a whir,…

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